Legal Advisor

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement annuity

Training & development

Growth opportunities

Professional environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Advisor to support operations in Rustenburg, South Africa. The role involves providing essential legal guidance to multiple business units, overseeing contracts, and ensuring compliance to manage risk within a busy commercial setting.

You will draft and review contracts, assist with compliance programs, and support senior legal personnel on complex matters. The ideal candidate is admitted as an attorney with at least four years of post-admission

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with at least 4 years of post-admission experience.
• Proven experience in commercial law and contract drafting.
• Familiarity with South African legal and regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on day-to-day business operations, including contract interpretation and dispute resolution.
• Draft, review, and amend various commercial contracts, service agreements, and other legal documents.
• Assist in the development and implementation of compliance programs and internal policies.
• Conduct legal research on specific issues and prepare concise reports and recommendations.
• Manage legal correspondence and maintain organised legal filing systems.
• Support senior legal personnel on complex legal matters and projects.

Skills

Commercial law

Contract drafting

Legal research

Contract interpretation

Client-facing

Analytical thinking

Education

Admitted Attorney

Job description

Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Legal Advisor to support their operations in Rustenburg . This position is crucial for providing essential legal guidance to various business units, ensuring operational integrity and risk management. You will be involved in a variety of legal tasks, from contract management to compliance oversight. The successful candidate will be a proactive legal professional dedicated to delivering accurate and timely legal support within a busy commercial setting, contributing positively to the company's legal framework and strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on day-to-day business operations, including contract interpretation and dispute resolution.
• Draft, review, and amend various commercial contracts, service agreements, and other legal documents.
• Assist in the development and implementation of compliance programs and internal policies.
• Conduct legal research on specific issues and prepare concise reports and recommendations.
• Manage legal correspondence and maintain organised legal filing systems.
• Support senior legal personnel on complex legal matters and projects.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with at least 4 years of post-admission experience.
• Proven experience in commercial law and contract drafting.
• Familiarity with South African legal and regulatory environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, suitable for client-facing interactions in Rustenburg.
• High level of professionalism and ethical conduct.

Benefits

• Attractive annual salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Membership in a reputable medical aid scheme.
• Contributions towards a retirement annuity fund.
• Access to ongoing training and development programs.
• A stable and professional working environment with opportunities for growth.