Junior Legal Officer

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Mentorship

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a junior Legal Officer to join its fully remote legal team serving Centurion operations. This entry-level role provides exposure to corporate and commercial law while supporting senior lawyers, handling document management, and ensuring regulatory compliance in a virtual setting.

You will build essential legal skills, work independently, and collaborate with internal teams. The role includes hands-on training, mentorship from experienced professionals, and opportunities

Qualifications

• Completed LLB degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• A strong interest in corporate and commercial law.
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in legal research and standard office software (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and communicate clearly in a remote setting.
• Eagerness to learn and develop professionally within a supportive legal framework.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the drafting, review, and management of legal documents and correspondence.
• Conduct legal research on assigned topics and prepare summaries for senior legal personnel.
• Support the legal team in maintaining corporate records and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Help to manage and organize legal files, both digital and physical (as required for remote work coordination).
• Provide administrative support for legal meetings, including preparing agendas and taking minutes.
• Liaise with internal departments and external parties as directed by the legal team.

Skills

Legal research

Document management

Corporate law

Remote work

Microsoft Office

Education

LLB degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Junior Legal Officer to join their entirely remote legal team, servicing their operations near Centurion. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for a budding legal professional to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of corporate and commercial law. You will support senior legal staff, assist with document management, and contribute to ensuring the company"s legal compliance. This role thrives on diligence, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to adapt to a virtual work environment, providing foundational legal support remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the drafting, review, and management of legal documents and correspondence.
• Conduct legal research on assigned topics and prepare summaries for senior legal personnel.
• Support the legal team in maintaining corporate records and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Help to manage and organize legal files, both digital and physical (as required for remote work coordination).
• Provide administrative support for legal meetings, including preparing agendas and taking minutes.
• Liaise with internal departments and external parties as directed by the legal team.

Requirements

• Completed LLB degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• A strong interest in corporate and commercial law.
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in legal research and standard office software (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and communicate clearly in a remote setting.
• Eagerness to learn and develop professionally within a supportive legal framework.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary with clear progression pathways.
• Fully remote position offering flexibility and work-life integration.
• Comprehensive training and mentorship from experienced legal professionals.
• Exposure to diverse legal challenges and practical application of law.
• Contribution to a reputable company's legal foundation from a distance.