In-House Legal Counsel - Commercial Contracts

Placements24; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an In-House Legal Counsel with a focus on commercial contracts to join a Welkom, South Africa–based team. You will draft, review, and negotiate diverse commercial agreements, provide practical legal guidance on risks, and lead contract management initiatives to support procurement, sales, and operations.

You will help ensure compliance with South African laws governing commercial transactions and assist with corporate secretarial duties as needed, enabling smooth business

Qualifications

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements (supplier, customer, partnerships, licensing).
• Provide clear legal advice on contract interpretation, risks, and obligations to business stakeholders.
• Develop and implement contract management processes and templates for consistency and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations affecting commercial transactions in South Africa.
• Assist with corporate secretarial duties and other general legal matters as required.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide array of commercial agreements, including supplier, customer, partnership, and licensing agreements.
• Provide clear and concise legal advice on contract interpretation, risks, and obligations to business stakeholders.
• Develop and implement contract management processes and templates to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations affecting commercial transactions in South Africa.
• Identify and mitigate potential legal risks associated with contractual relationships.
• Assist with corporate secretarial duties and other general legal matters as required by the business.

Skills

Contract review

Negotiation

Contract management

Legal advice

Risk assessment

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and business-savvy In-House Legal Counsel with a strong focus on commercial contracts to join their established organization in Welkom . This role is integral to supporting the company's operational and commercial activities by providing expert legal advice and ensuring robust contract management. You will be the primary point of contact for contract reviews, negotiation, and advice, working closely with various departments including procurement, sales, and operations. The successful candidate will contribute to risk mitigation and facilitate smooth business dealings within the Free State region, fostering a culture of legal compliance and strategic partnership.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide array of commercial agreements, including supplier, customer, partnership, and licensing agreements.
• Provide clear and concise legal advice on contract interpretation, risks, and obligations to business stakeholders.
• Develop and implement contract management processes and templates to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations affecting commercial transactions in South Africa.
• Identify and mitigate potential legal risks associated with contractual relationships.
• Assist with corporate secretarial duties and other general legal matters as required by the business.