Junior Legal Advisor - Corporate

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive entry-level salary

On-the-job training and mentorship

Exposure to diverse legal work in a,\n

Pension fund and medical aid

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Legal Advisor to join their on-site team in Rustenburg. You will support senior lawyers in corporate and commercial matters, review contracts, conduct legal research, and help ensure regulatory compliance.

The role offers on-the-job training, exposure to diverse corporate work, and a collaborative office environment in the North West province.

Qualifications

• LLB degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• Admitted as an Attorney or candidate attorney with a desire to specialize in corporate law.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the drafting and review of commercial contracts and legal agreements.
• Conduct legal research to support ongoing cases and advise on specific legal issues.
• Help ensure company compliance with local laws and regulations.
• Support the legal team with administrative tasks and case management.
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders on legal matters.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to legal strategy discussions.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

LLB or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic Junior Legal Advisor to join their growing legal team based in Rustenburg . This is an on-site position where you will gain invaluable experience by supporting senior legal professionals in a variety of corporate and commercial legal matters. You will be involved in contract review, compliance checks, and assisting with legal research. This role is perfect for a recently qualified legal professional seeking to build a strong foundation in a reputable organization within the North West province. You will work closely with experienced lawyers to develop your expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the drafting and review of commercial contracts and legal agreements.
• Conduct legal research to support ongoing cases and advise on specific legal issues.
• Help ensure company compliance with local laws and regulations.
• Support the legal team with administrative tasks and case management.
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders on legal matters.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to legal strategy discussions.

Requirements

• LLB degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• Admitted as an Attorney or candidate attorney with a desire to specialize in corporate law.
• A keen interest in corporate and commercial law.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal software.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary.
• On-the-job training and mentorship from experienced legal professionals.
• Exposure to diverse legal work within a corporate setting in Rustenburg.
• Pension fund and medical aid contribution.
• A supportive and collaborative office environment.