Legal Officer - Generalist

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Broad legal experience

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Supportive team environment

Upington location opportunity

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a versatile Legal Officer to join the Upington team. This role provides broad legal support across contracts, compliance, and general advice to internal departments, with senior staff supporting litigation management.

The successful candidate will bring 2-5 years of legal experience, SA legal knowledge, and strong organizational and communication skills. A compelling opportunity in the Northern Cape region.

Qualifications

• Must have a law degree or be admitted as an Attorney.
• 2-5 years of experience in a legal role.
• Good understanding of South African legal principles.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate various commercial agreements and legal documents.
• Assist in ensuring company-wide compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Provide general legal advice to internal departments on a day-to-day basis.
• Support senior legal staff in managing litigation and dispute resolution processes.
• Maintain legal records and ensure proper filing and documentation procedures are followed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Law degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a versatile and proactive Legal Officer to join their team in Upington . This role provides comprehensive legal support across a broad range of areas, including contract review, corporate compliance, and general legal advice. The successful candidate will play an integral part in ensuring the company operates within legal boundaries and effectively manages its legal affairs. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional looking to broaden their experience in a key Northern Cape location, contributing to the firm's success.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate various commercial agreements and legal documents.
• Assist in ensuring company-wide compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Provide general legal advice to internal departments on a day-to-day basis.
• Support senior legal staff in managing litigation and dispute resolution processes.
• Maintain legal records and ensure proper filing and documentation procedures are followed.

Requirements

• A relevant law degree or qualification, admitted as an Attorney or with equivalent experience.
• 2-5 years of experience in a legal role, preferably with exposure to general commercial law.
• Good understanding of South African legal principles and practices.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to gain broad legal experience in diverse practice areas.
• Contribution to medical aid and retirement fund.
• A supportive team environment focused on professional growth.
• The chance to work in the dynamic region of Upington .