Remote Associate - Commercial Lawyer

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 600.000 - 1.000.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Medical aid & retirement fund

Remote work flexibility

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking an Associate Commercial Lawyer for a fully remote role serving clients across South Africa. You will draft and negotiate commercial contracts, provide legal advisory on compliance, and support corporate transactions from a flexible, remote setup.

The ideal candidate holds an LLB, is admitted as an attorney or advocate in South Africa, has 1–5 years' post-qualification experience in commercial law, and can work independently while delivering client-focused service from

Qualifikationen

• LLB degree or equivalent qualification.
• Admission as an Attorney or Advocate in South Africa.
• 1–5 years post-qualification experience in commercial law.
• Demonstrated experience drafting and reviewing commercial agreements.
• Good understanding of SA contract law and corporate legislation.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.

Aufgaben

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including service agreements, supply agreements, and leases.
• Provide legal advice to clients on commercial law matters, regulatory compliance, and business structuring.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions and memoranda.
• Assist in due diligence for corporate transactions, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Support senior lawyers in managing litigation and dispute resolution matters.
• Ensure client matters are handled efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with professional standards.
• Communicate effectively with clients, providing updates and legal guidance.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant commercial laws and regulations.
• Contribute to the firm's business development efforts.

Kenntnisse

Legal analysis

Drafting contracts

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Ausbildung

LLB or equivalent

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking an Associate Commercial Lawyer for a fully remote role serving clients across South Africa. You will draft and negotiate commercial contracts, provide legal advisory on compliance, and support corporate transactions from a flexible, remote setup.

The ideal candidate holds an LLB, is admitted as an attorney or advocate in South Africa, has 1–5 years' post-qualification experience in commercial law, and can work independently while delivering client-focused service from