Legal Associate - Commercial Contracts

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid and provident fund

Mentorship and professional develop.

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a diligent Legal Associate specializing in Commercial Contracts to support our legal department. You will draft, review, and manage a high volume of agreements, ensuring compliance with company standards and legal requirements while balancing risk and business needs.

This hybrid role offers remote days and in-person collaboration for key meetings, with opportunities for mentorship, professional development, and exposure to contract lifecycle management across

Qualifications

• LLB degree completed and admitted as a Legal Practitioner or candidate attorney.
• 1–3 years of experience drafting and reviewing commercial contracts.
• Familiarity with contract law principles and common contractual terms.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and revise various commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, licensing agreements, and service level agreements.
• Assist in managing the contract lifecycle, from initiation to execution and archiving.
• Conduct preliminary legal research on contract-related issues.
• Identify and flag potential risks or non-standard clauses in contracts for review by senior counsel.
• Maintain and update contract templates and legal documentation libraries.
• Collaborate with internal departments to understand their contractual needs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

LLB degree

Admitted as Legal Practitioner or candidate attorney

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal research tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Legal Associate specializing in Commercial Contracts to join their legal department in Pretoria . This role involves supporting senior legal staff in drafting, reviewing, and managing a high volume of contracts, ensuring all agreements meet company standards and legal requirements. You will play a vital role in minimizing contractual risk and facilitating smooth business operations. This hybrid position offers the flexibility to work remotely on certain days while maintaining in-person collaboration for key meetings and team activities, fostering a balanced and productive work environment within a respected legal team.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and revise various commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, licensing agreements, and service level agreements.
• Assist in managing the contract lifecycle, from initiation to execution and archiving.
• Conduct preliminary legal research on contract-related issues.
• Identify and flag potential risks or non-standard clauses in contracts for review by senior counsel.
• Maintain and update contract templates and legal documentation libraries.
• Collaborate with internal departments to understand their contractual needs.

Requirements

• Completed LLB degree and admitted as a Legal Practitioner or candidate attorney.
• 1-3 years of experience in drafting and reviewing commercial contracts .
• Familiarity with contract law principles and common contractual terms.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a hybrid team .

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between remote and office work.
• Medical aid and provident fund contributions.
• Opportunities for mentorship and professional development.
• A structured and supportive legal department environment.