Junior Legal Officer

Placements24; Welkom; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Provident fund

Structured training and mentorship

Job summary

Placements24 in Welkom, South Africa, seeks a junior legal officer to join its expanding legal team. You will gain broad experience across contracts, compliance, and dispute support, working under guidance of senior staff and contributing to everyday legal tasks.

The role offers a hybrid work model, mentorship and structured training, a competitive starting salary, and benefits such as medical aid and provident fund.

Qualifications

• LLB or equivalent required.
• 0-3 years of experience in a legal environment or internship considered.
• Strong research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting and reviewing standard legal documents and contracts.
• Conduct legal research and prepare summaries for senior colleagues.
• Support regulatory compliance requirements for the company.
• Organize and maintain legal files and databases.
• Provide administrative support for litigation and dispute resolution matters.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Contract basics

Education

LLB or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an ambitious and diligent Junior Legal Officer to join their expanding legal department in Welkom . This role provides a fantastic platform for an early-career legal professional to gain broad experience across various legal domains, including contract administration, compliance, and dispute resolution support. You will work under the guidance of senior legal staff, assisting with legal research, document preparation, and ensuring the company adheres to all relevant legal standards. This is a key opportunity to develop your legal career in a supportive environment within the Free State province.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting and reviewing standard legal documents and contracts.
• Conduct legal research on assigned topics and prepare summaries for senior colleagues.
• Support the legal team in managing regulatory compliance requirements.
• Help organize and maintain legal files and databases.
• Provide administrative support for litigation and dispute resolution matters.

Requirements

• Relevant law degree (LLB) or equivalent qualification.
• 0-3 years of experience in a legal environment, internship experience is also considered.
• Understanding of basic legal principles, particularly in contract and corporate law.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and a willingness to learn new legal software.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary with clear progression pathways.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between office and remote work.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical aid and provident fund.
• Structured training and mentorship program.
• A positive and collaborative team culture in Welkom .