Junior Legal Advisor - Corporate Governance

Placements24; Polokwane; Presencial; ZAR 180.000 - 280.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive entry-level salary

Performance-based increases

Medical aid and provident fund

Annual leave allowance

Mentorship and training

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo is seeking a Junior Legal Advisor to join its legal department. This role is ideal for a lawyer early in their career who wants to develop expertise in corporate governance, compliance, and commercial law within a large industrial conglomerate.

You will support senior legal staff with board meetings, maintain corporate records, and assist with basic commercial agreements while learning from experienced professionals in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Formación

• Admitted Attorney or candidate attorney eligible for admission in South Africa.
• Up to 3 years of post-qualification experience, or equivalent practical experience.
• A strong understanding of South African corporate law and governance principles.
• Meticulous attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and standard office software (e.g., MS Office Suite).
• Ability to work diligently and meet deadlines.
• Eagerness to learn and develop within a corporate legal environment.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to take on new challenges.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in organizing and preparing materials for board and committee meetings.
• Take minutes and maintain accurate records of meetings and corporate resolutions.
• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, King IV principles, and other relevant legislation.
• Support the maintenance of statutory registers and corporate databases.
• Assist in drafting and reviewing basic commercial agreements and legal documents.
• Conduct legal research on corporate law, governance, and compliance matters.
• Help manage regulatory filings and submissions.
• Provide administrative support to the legal department as needed.
• Assist senior lawyers with ad hoc legal tasks and projects.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

MS Office proficiency

Legal research

Detail oriented

Educación

Admitted Attorney eligible

Herramientas

MS Office Suite

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a substantial industrial conglomerate with operations across various sectors, is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Junior Legal Advisor to join their legal department in Polokwane, Limpopo . This role is designed for a lawyer early in their career who is keen to develop expertise in corporate governance, compliance, and commercial law. You will support senior legal staff in ensuring the company adheres to all statutory and regulatory requirements, assisting with board meetings, and maintaining corporate records. This position offers a fantastic foundation for a legal career within a large, established organization based in Polokwane .

The successful candidate will gain invaluable experience in a fast-paced corporate environment, contributing directly to the smooth functioning of the company's legal and governance framework. You will have the opportunity to learn from experienced legal professionals and gain exposure to a wide array of legal matters. Our client is committed to fostering talent and provides a supportive environment for professional growth within their Polokwane offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing and preparing materials for board and committee meetings.
• Take minutes and maintain accurate records of meetings and corporate resolutions.
• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, King IV principles, and other relevant legislation.
• Support the maintenance of statutory registers and corporate databases.
• Assist in drafting and reviewing basic commercial agreements and legal documents.
• Conduct legal research on corporate law, governance, and compliance matters.
• Help manage regulatory filings and submissions.
• Provide administrative support to the legal department as needed.
• Assist senior lawyers with ad hoc legal tasks and projects.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney or candidate attorney eligible for admission in South Africa.
• Up to 3 years of post-qualification experience, or equivalent practical experience.
• A strong understanding of South African corporate law and governance principles.
• Meticulous attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and standard office software (e.g., MS Office Suite).
• Ability to work diligently and meet deadlines.
• Eagerness to learn and develop within a corporate legal environment.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to take on new challenges.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary for a Junior Legal Advisor.
• Opportunity for performance-based increases.
• Contribution towards medical aid and provident fund.
• Standard annual leave allowance.
• Exposure to diverse legal and corporate governance matters.
• Mentorship and training from experienced legal professionals.
• A stable and supportive work environment in Polokwane.
• Potential for career progression within the company.