Junior Legal Advisor

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive entry-level salary

Comprehensive medical aid coverage

Structured training and mentorship

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng is seeking a Junior Legal Advisor to join its growing legal department. You'll support senior counsel across corporate, contract management and compliance, gaining broad experience early in your career.

The role emphasizes drafting and reviewing documents, conducting legal research, and helping maintain company policies. Training and mentorship are provided in a collaborative team environment to develop essential skills.

Qualifications

• Newly admitted attorney or lawyer with 1–2 years post-qualification experience.
• Foundational understanding of South African corporate and commercial law.
• Strong research and writing abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Eagerness to learn and develop within a corporate legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior legal advisors in providing legal support across various business functions.
• Draft, review, and proofread legal documents, contracts, and correspondence.
• Conduct legal research on specific legal issues and prepare summaries.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of company policies and procedures.
• Help manage the contract register and ensure timely renewals or terminations.
• Participate in internal meetings and contribute to legal projects.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Eagerness to learn

Education

Newly admitted attorney

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic Junior Legal Advisor to join their growing legal department in Mahikeng . This role provides an excellent foundation for a legal professional eager to gain broad experience across various legal disciplines, including corporate law, contract management, and compliance. You will support senior legal counsel in providing timely and accurate legal advice to internal business units, assist with document drafting and review, and contribute to maintaining the company's legal compliance. The ideal candidate is proactive, keen to learn, and possesses strong research and analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior legal advisors in providing legal support across various business functions.
• Draft, review, and proofread legal documents, contracts, and correspondence.
• Conduct legal research on specific legal issues and prepare summaries.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of company policies and procedures.
• Help manage the contract register and ensure timely renewals or terminations.
• Participate in internal meetings and contribute to legal projects.

Requirements

• Newly admitted attorney or lawyer with 1-2 years of post-qualification experience.
• A foundational understanding of South African corporate and commercial law.
• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Eagerness to learn and develop within a corporate legal environment.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary with performance-based increments.
• Comprehensive medical aid coverage.
• Structured training and mentorship program.
• Opportunity to gain diverse legal experience in Mahikeng .
• A supportive and collaborative team culture.