Junior Legal Counsel

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Vor Ort; ZAR 240.000 - 360.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Mentorship

Professional development

Exposure to diverse legal work

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 seeks a Junior Legal Counsel in Nelspruit to support a busy legal department. This early-career role offers exposure to corporate law, commercial contracts, and compliance, with opportunities to work alongside senior lawyers on diverse matters in the Mpumalanga region.

The successful candidate will contribute to contract drafting, legal research, and document review while developing practical skills in a dynamic legal team.

Qualifikationen

• Admitted Attorney with 2-4 years of post-qualification experience.
• Strong understanding of South African contract law and corporate law principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proactive attitude, eagerness to learn, and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Aufgaben

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and managing a variety of commercial contracts and legal documents.
• Conduct legal research on diverse topics and prepare summaries of findings.
• Support senior counsel in corporate transactions, due diligence processes, and compliance matters.
• Help maintain corporate records and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Respond to routine legal queries from internal stakeholders under supervision.
• Assist with the preparation of legal correspondence and court documents as needed.

Kenntnisse

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Admitted Attorney, 2-4 PQE

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client based in Nelspruit is seeking an enthusiastic and diligent Junior Legal Counsel to support their busy legal department. This role provides an excellent opportunity for an early-career lawyer to gain broad experience across various legal disciplines, including corporate law, commercial contracts, and compliance. You will work closely with senior legal professionals, assisting with legal research, document review, and contract drafting. The successful candidate will contribute to the efficient functioning of the legal team and support the company's strategic goals in the Mpumalanga region.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and managing a variety of commercial contracts and legal documents.
• Conduct legal research on diverse topics and prepare summaries of findings.
• Support senior counsel in corporate transactions, due diligence processes, and compliance matters.
• Help maintain corporate records and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Respond to routine legal queries from internal stakeholders under supervision.
• Assist with the preparation of legal correspondence and court documents as needed.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with 2-4 years of post-qualification experience.
• Solid understanding of South African contract law and corporate law principles.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proactive attitude, eagerness to learn, and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities within a supportive legal team.
• Exposure to a wide range of legal work in a growing business environment.
• Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the company's legal framework in Nelspruit.
• Stable employment with a reputable organization.