Junior Associate - Commercial

SUMMARY:
Are you a 1st or 2nd year associate? This Junior Associate position is ideal if you want to start your career with a dynamic firm in Cape Town CBD.

POSITION INFO:

This position is ideal if you have your LLB Degree with admission as an Attorney of the High Court of RSA. Ideal if you have a minimum of 2 years post-admission experience with a focus on Corporate or Commercial matters. This is a Monday to Friday full-me office position, based in Cape Town Centre.

Junior Associate – Commercial Department

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting senior attorneys in drafting and reviewing legal documents related to company formation, mergers, acquisitions, and general commercial law matters.
• Conducting legal research and analysis on various legal issues.
• Providing support in due diligence processes for corporate transactions.
• Assisting in preparing and presenting legal opinions and advice to clients.
• Liaising with clients and external parties on legal matters.
• Staying updated with relevant legal developments and regulations.
• Collaborating with team members on various legal projects and initiatives.
• Full-time in-office position.

Minimum Requirements

• LLB degree from a recognised South African university.
• Admission as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• Minimum 2 years post-admission experience with a focus on corporate or commercial matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (proficiency in Afrikaans is an advantage).
• Attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Experience in handling corporate commercial transactions and legal documentation.
• Strong understanding of corporate and commercial law principles.
• Ability to work independently as part of a team.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

Salary is market-related and depends on the extent of corporate/commercial experience and whether you are a 1st and 2nd year associate. This is a great firm offering scope and development. If this sounds like a suitable position for you, apply and we will forward you an application form via email and will be in touch to discuss your skillset and the role in detail. Thank You