Senior Remote Contracts Attorney - Renewable Energy

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 96,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a sharp and proactive Legal Advisor with a specialization in contracts for a fully remote role. The candidate will draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, advise stakeholders on terms and risks, and ensure legal compliance with South African law.

The role requires Admitted Attorney status with at least 5 years post-qualification experience, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to work independently in a remote environment to

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience with a focus on contract law.
• Proven ability to draft, negotiate and manage complex commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts.
• Advise stakeholders on terms, risks, and liabilities.
• Ensure contracts comply with South African law and policies.
• Manage lifecycle of contracts from initiation to renewal.
• Conduct legal research and provide clear opinions.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Legal research

Remote work

Communication

Education

Admitted Attorney

Tools

Contract management software

Legal research tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a sharp and proactive Legal Advisor with a specialization in contracts for a fully remote role. The candidate will draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, advise stakeholders on terms and risks, and ensure legal compliance with South African law.

The role requires Admitted Attorney status with at least 5 years post-qualification experience, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to work independently in a remote environment to