Junior Legal Advisor

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Mentorship and career advancement

Exposure to diverse legal work

Professional office environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Legal Advisor for our Centurion-based team. You will assist in drafting and reviewing contracts, conduct legal research, and support senior lawyers in litigation and optimal resolution tasks.

The role offers exposure to a corporate legal environment, mentorship from seasoned professionals, and opportunities to develop essential practice skills in a professional office setting.

Qualifications

• LL.B. degree or equivalent required.
• Up to 3 years post-qualification experience in a legal role.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive attitude and eagerness to learn and develop within the legal field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the review and drafting of legal documents and contracts.
• Conduct legal research on assigned topics and prepare summaries.
• Support senior legal advisors in litigation and dispute resolution matters.
• Help manage and organize legal files and records.
• Provide administrative support to the legal department as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant legal frameworks.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Education

LL.B. degree

Admitted attorney/advocate or eligible

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Junior Legal Advisor to join their established legal team based in Centurion . This role provides an excellent foundation for a burgeoning legal career, offering exposure to a diverse range of legal challenges. You will work under the guidance of senior legal professionals, assisting in the provision of legal advice and support to various departments within the organization. This is an office-based position, emphasizing close collaboration and mentorship within a professional legal setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the review and drafting of legal documents and contracts.
• Conduct legal research on assigned topics and prepare summaries.
• Support senior legal advisors in litigation and dispute resolution matters.
• Help manage and organize legal files and records.
• Provide administrative support to the legal department as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant legal frameworks.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree or equivalent.
• Currently admitted as an attorney or advocate, or eligible for admission.
• Up to 3 years of post-qualification experience in a legal role.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive attitude and eagerness to learn and develop within the legal field.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary and potential for performance-based increases.
• Medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Opportunities for mentorship and career advancement.
• Exposure to a wide variety of legal work within a corporate environment.
• A professional and collaborative office environment.