Junior Legal Advisor

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from legal pros

Benefits package

Hybrid work schedule

Durban location

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a motivated Junior Legal Advisor to support our legal team in a fast-paced corporate environment. You will assist with drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts, and gain exposure to compliance and general corporate legal matters while working under senior lawyers.

The role offers a hybrid work schedule, mentorship from experienced professionals, and opportunities to develop core legal skills across contract management, research, and records maintenance in a

Qualifications

• LLB degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• Up to 3 years of post-graduate legal experience in corporate/commercial law.
• Basic understanding of South African contract and company law.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to use legal research tools and standard office software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and managing legal documents and contracts.
• Conduct legal research and prepare summaries.
• Support compliance initiatives ensuring adherence to legislation and company policies.
• Help manage litigation files and assist with discovery processes.
• Provide administrative support to the legal team, including scheduling meetings and maintaining records.
• Liaise with internal departments to gather information and provide basic legal assistance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Legal research

Time management

Adaptability

Education

LLB degree or equivalent

Tools

Legal research tools

MS Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Legal Advisor to support their legal team in Durban . This role is designed for an ambitious individual eager to build their career in a fast-paced corporate legal setting. You will assist in a variety of legal tasks, gaining exposure to contract management, compliance, and general corporate legal matters. Working under the guidance of senior legal professionals, you will develop essential skills and contribute to the smooth operation of the legal department in Durban , fostering a collaborative and learning-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the drafting, reviewing, and management of legal documents and contracts.
• Conduct legal research and prepare summaries of findings on various legal topics.
• Support compliance initiatives by ensuring adherence to relevant legislation and company policies.
• Help manage litigation files and assist with discovery processes.
• Provide administrative support to the legal team, including scheduling meetings and maintaining legal records.
• Liaise with internal departments to gather information and provide basic legal assistance.

Requirements

• Completed LLB degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• Up to 3 years of post-graduate legal experience, with a focus on corporate or commercial law.
• Basic understanding of South African contract law and company law.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and standard office software.
• Eagerness to learn and develop within a professional legal setting, adapting to a hybrid work schedule.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary with regular performance reviews.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits package.
• Opportunity to gain broad experience in corporate law.
• Mentorship from experienced legal professionals.
• A supportive team atmosphere in a convenient Durban location.