Junior Legal Officer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and development support

Exposure to diverse legal areas

Flexible remote working arrangements

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Legal Officer to join the legal department in a remote role, ideal for a recent law graduate or 1–2 years of experience. You will assist senior staff with research, contract review, and compliance monitoring while developing hands-on corporate law skills.

The role emphasizes accuracy, ethical practice, and the ability to work independently in a remote setting, with opportunities for training and career progression within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• LLB degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• 0-2 years of experience in a legal environment (internship experience is considered).
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and MS Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the review and drafting of standard commercial contracts and agreements.
• Conduct legal research on various legal topics and prepare summaries.
• Support compliance initiatives by monitoring regulatory changes and internal policies.
• Help maintain legal documentation and manage the legal department's filing system.
• Assist with due diligence processes for potential business transactions.
• Provide administrative support to senior legal officers and counsel.

Skills

Legal research

MS Office

Communication skills

Independent worker

Remote work

Education

LLB degree or equivalent

Tools

Legal research tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and diligent Junior Legal Officer to join their legal department, operating remotely. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent law graduate or an individual with 1-2 years of legal experience to develop their skills in a supportive environment. You will assist senior legal staff with various legal tasks, including research, contract review, and compliance monitoring. The successful candidate will be eager to learn, possess strong analytical abilities, and demonstrate a commitment to accuracy and ethical practice, contributing to the efficient operation of the legal function and gaining valuable hands-on experience in corporate law.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the review and drafting of standard commercial contracts and agreements.
• Conduct legal research on various legal topics and prepare summaries.
• Support compliance initiatives by monitoring regulatory changes and internal policies.
• Help maintain legal documentation and manage the legal department's filing system.
• Assist with due diligence processes for potential business transactions.
• Provide administrative support to senior legal officers and counsel.

Requirements

• LLB degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• 0-2 years of experience in a legal environment (internship experience is considered).
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and MS Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary with opportunities for advancement.
• Comprehensive training and professional development support.
• Exposure to diverse legal areas within a corporate setting.
• Flexible remote working arrangements.
• A collaborative and encouraging team culture.