Junior Legal Counsel

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Health insurance

Mentorship

Team culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Junior Legal Counsel to join its in-house team in a remote-first environment. You will work closely with senior counsel, gaining broad exposure to commercial, contract and governance matters while supporting business stakeholders.

Ideal candidates are early in their legal career, have a solid academic record, and are eager to learn. The role offers mentorship, flexible remote work and opportunities to grow within the company.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law in South Africa.
• 0-3 years of post-qualification experience in a reputable law firm or in-house legal department.
• Strong academic record with a foundational understanding of contract law and corporate law.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review various commercial agreements and legal documents.
• Conduct legal research to support ongoing cases and business initiatives.
• Support compliance efforts and help ensure adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
• Help manage corporate records and assist with corporate governance matters.
• Liaise with internal departments to provide practical legal guidance and support.

Skills

Contract law knowledge

Corporate law knowledge

Legal writing

Communication skills

Education

Admitted to practice law in South Africa

Tools

Legal research tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an ambitious and detail-oriented Junior Legal Counsel to join their growing in-house legal team. This is an exciting opportunity for a lawyer early in their career to gain broad experience across various legal disciplines within a supportive, remote-first environment. You will work closely with senior counsel and business stakeholders, contributing to legal advice that supports the company's strategic objectives. This role is designed for a motivated individual eager to learn, develop their legal expertise, and make a tangible impact. We are committed to fostering professional growth and providing a collaborative virtual workspace where you can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior legal counsel in drafting and reviewing various commercial agreements and legal documents.
• Conduct legal research on diverse topics to support ongoing cases and business initiatives.
• Support compliance efforts and help ensure adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
• Help manage corporate records and assist with corporate governance matters.
• Liaise with internal departments to provide practical legal guidance and support.
• Participate in the review and analysis of contracts and other legal instruments.

Requirements

• Admitted to practice law in South Africa.
• 0-3 years of post-qualification experience in a reputable law firm or in-house legal department.
• Strong academic record and a foundational understanding of contract law and corporate law.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and ability to work effectively in a remote setting .
• Proactive attitude, strong work ethic, and eagerness to learn.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based increases.
• Fully remote work arrangement for enhanced flexibility.
• Comprehensive health insurance and other employee benefits.
• Mentorship and training opportunities from experienced legal professionals.
• A collaborative and inclusive virtual team culture.