Legal Officer

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Professional development

Pension & medical aid

Positive culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging seeks a diligent Legal Officer to join our operations. You will provide critical legal support across departments, ensuring regulatory compliance, contract management and risk assessment in a corporate setting.

The role requires an LLB or equivalent and a minimum of four years’ legal or compliance experience, with strong analytical and organizational skills. You will collaborate with internal teams and external advisers to uphold the company’s legal integrity.

Qualifications

• LLB degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a legal or compliance role, preferably within a corporate environment.
• Solid understanding of South African corporate and commercial law.
• Strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency in legal research and document management software.

Responsibilities

• Review and advise on legal implications of business activities and contracts.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Assist in the preparation and filing of legal documentation and corporate records.
• Support the legal department in managing litigation and dispute resolution.
• Conduct legal research and provide clear, concise reports on findings.
• Liaise with external legal counsel and government agencies as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Legal research

Document management

Education

LLB degree

Tools

Legal research software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a diligent and qualified Legal Officer to join their operations in Vereeniging . This role is essential for ensuring the company adheres to all legal and regulatory requirements. You will provide critical legal support across various departments, assisting with compliance, contract management, and risk assessment. The position requires a meticulous individual who can manage a demanding workload within a corporate setting. You will be a key player in maintaining the company's legal integrity and operational compliance, working closely with internal teams and external advisors.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and advise on legal implications of business activities and contracts.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Assist in the preparation and filing of legal documentation and corporate records.
• Support the legal department in managing litigation and dispute resolution.
• Conduct legal research and provide clear, concise reports on findings.
• Liaise with external legal counsel and government agencies as needed.

Requirements

• LLB degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a legal or compliance role, preferably within a corporate environment.
• Solid understanding of South African corporate and commercial law.
• Strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities .
• Proficiency in legal research and document management software.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work within a stable and growing organization.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Defined benefit pension fund and medical aid.
• Supportive team environment and a positive work culture.