Junior Legal Counsel: Corporate & Contracts (Mentorship)

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive entry-level salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund options

Mentorship and training

Exposure to diverse areas of corporate

Well-established retail company in Pol

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, seeks a motivated Junior Legal Counsel to support senior staff in a corporate and commercial law setting. This entry-level role offers mentorship and hands-on training within a well-established retail company.

The role emphasizes contract review, compliance, corporate secretarial duties, and broad legal research to build a strong foundation in practice. Office-based with direct mentorship.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of SA, recently admitted or up to 3 years post-admission.
• Solid understanding of South African corporate and commercial law.
• Excellent research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Eagerness to learn and develop professionally within a corporate setting.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and update commercial contracts and leases under supervision.
• Conduct legal research on corporate and commercial law issues.
• Support corporate secretarial function, including board meeting preparation and minutes drafting.
• Assist in monitoring and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Provide general legal support to business units and assist with day-to-day legal queries.
• Help manage litigation files and coordinate with external counsel as directed.
• Review marketing materials and advertising campaigns for legal compliance.
• Participate in legal projects and initiatives undertaken by the legal department.
• Learn and apply company policies and procedures effectively.

Education

Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal research databases

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, seeks a motivated Junior Legal Counsel to support senior staff in a corporate and commercial law setting. This entry-level role offers mentorship and hands-on training within a well-established retail company.

The role emphasizes contract review, compliance, corporate secretarial duties, and broad legal research to build a strong foundation in practice. Office-based with direct mentorship.