Legal Officer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid plan

Provident fund

Flexible hybrid work schedule

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng seeks a competent Legal Officer to join the legal department on a hybrid basis, supporting contract reviews, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution across the organization.

You will collaborate with business units, provide legal opinions, and help develop policies while balancing remote work with in-office collaboration to support operations in the North West province.

Qualifications

• LLB degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• Admitted as an attorney or advocate in South Africa.
• 2-5 years of experience in a legal advisory or in-house legal role.
• Sound knowledge of South African contract law and relevant legislation.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid model, with effective remote communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts and agreements.
• Provide legal advice on operational matters, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Assist in the investigation and resolution of legal disputes and claims.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions.
• Develop and maintain legal policies and procedures.
• Support the legal team with ad-hoc legal projects and tasks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Contract law knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

LLB degree / equivalent

Job description

About the Role

Our client in Mahikeng is seeking a competent Legal Officer to join their legal department. This hybrid role will involve providing legal support across the organization, with a focus on contract review, dispute resolution, and ensuring regulatory compliance. You will work closely with various business units to safeguard the company's legal interests. The successful candidate will benefit from a flexible hybrid work arrangement, combining remote efficiency with essential in-office collaboration to support the company's operations in the North West province.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts and agreements.


• Provide legal advice on operational matters, regulatory compliance, and risk management.


• Assist in the investigation and resolution of legal disputes and claims.


• Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions.


• Develop and maintain legal policies and procedures.


• Support the legal team with ad-hoc legal projects and tasks.

Requirements

• LLB degree or equivalent legal qualification.


• Admitted as an attorney or advocate in South Africa.


• 2-5 years of experience in a legal advisory or in-house legal role.


• Sound knowledge of South African contract law and relevant legislation.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Comfortable working in a hybrid model, with effective remote communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• Flexible hybrid work schedule.


• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.


• Membership in a medical aid plan and provident fund.


• A dynamic work environment in Mahikeng.