LLB GRADUATE Jnr Legal Associate - R 25-30k pm - STELLENBOSCH (Private Sector)

Stellenbosch, South Africa Posted on 02/11/2026

A growing in-house legal team within a dynamic property development group is looking for a newly qualified LLB graduate who wants to build a long-term career outside of traditional legal practice.

This role is ideal for someone who does not want to pursue articles in a law firm, but instead wants hands on exposure inside a commercial business environment where legal work is closely tied to real projects, deals, and development activity across multiple African jurisdictions.

You will work directly with senior legal leadership and play a critical support role in keeping high-value development projects moving smoothly.

This is a practical, detail-driven legal role focused on the operational backbone of a fast-moving property group. Responsibilities include:

• Drafting and reviewing commercial agreements and property-related contracts
• Supporting due diligence on projects across African markets
• Handling internal legal admin and compliance tracking
• Coordinating with external attorneys and advisors
• Assisting with company secretarial and governance processes
• Researching regulatory and property frameworks across jurisdictions
• Maintaining structured contract and document management systems

This role is about precision, reliability, and becoming the person the legal team can depend on to keep the fundamentals running flawlessly.

• Strong attention to detail and document accuracy
• Organised, methodical, and calm under pressure
• Interested in commercial law and property environments
• Comfortable working behind the scenes to support senior decision-makers
• Looking for stability and long-term growth in a private sector career
• Professional, discreet, and dependable
• No prior legal practice experience is required. The focus is attitude, discipline, and willingness to learn.

• Direct mentorship inside an in house legal function
• Exposure to cross-border development work
• Private sector career path instead of law firm hours
• Real responsibility from day one
• Stable environment with long-term growth potential

This is a rare entry point into an in house legal career inside a high value property environment, suited to someone who wants to build expertise.