Legal Officer

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Provident fund

Annual professional development

Supportive team environment

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Legal Officer to join the team in Polokwane. This hybrid role focuses on contract administration, compliance, and regulatory matters, working with business units to ensure legal requirements are met and manage key documentation.

You will conduct legal research, support litigation where needed, and liaise with external counsel, with opportunities for professional development within a growing organization in Polokwane.

Qualifications

• Law degree or equivalent qualification required.
• 3–5 years of experience in a legal support role.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and manage commercial agreements and legal documents.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations and company policies.
• Conduct legal research and provide concise summaries on issues.
• Maintain legal records and manage contract databases.
• Support litigation and dispute resolution processes.
• Liaise with external counsel and government agencies as needed.

Skills

Contract administration

Compliance

Regulatory matters

Legal research

Document management

Written and verbal communication

Education

Law degree or equivalent

3–5 years experience in legal support

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a diligent Legal Officer to join their team in Polokwane . This role involves providing essential legal support across the organization, with a focus on contract administration, compliance, and regulatory matters. You will work closely with business units to ensure legal requirements are met and assist in managing legal documentation. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining remote flexibility with essential office-based collaboration, supporting the company's commitment to efficient and compliant operations in Polokwane .

Key Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and manage various commercial agreements and legal documents.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Conduct legal research and provide summaries on specific legal issues.
• Maintain legal records and manage a contract database.
• Support the legal department in litigation support and dispute resolution processes.
• Liaise with external legal counsel and government agencies as needed.

Requirements

• Law degree or equivalent legal qualification with 3-5 years of experience in a legal support role.
• Good understanding of contract law and corporate compliance principles.
• Proficiency in legal research and document management.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid office setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for annual performance reviews.
• Hybrid work model allowing for flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical aid and provident fund contributions.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
• A supportive team environment within a growing organization in Polokwane .