Senior Commercial Contracts Lawyer

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Medical aid and retirement fund

Ample paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Commercial Contracts Lawyer to provide expert advice on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements across business units.

You will ensure compliance with South African contract law, manage contract lifecycles, and develop templates to improve efficiency while advising internal clients and external counsel. This is a hybrid role with office presence in Randburg and remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney with minimum 7 years of experience in commercial contract law.
• Proven expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• In-depth knowledge of South African contract law principles and related legislation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience in corporate legal departments or advising corporate clients.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate supplier, service, distribution, and licensing agreements.
• Provide expert legal advice on contract interpretation, performance, and dispute resolution.
• Ensure contracts comply with laws, regulations, and policies.
• Develop standard contract templates and playbooks to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to provide practical legal solutions.
• Manage contract lifecycles including renewals, amendments, and terminations.
• Conduct legal research on commercial law issues and assess risk.
• Assist in training business teams on contract best practices.
• Support other legal department initiatives as required.
• Maintain relationships with internal clients and external counsel.

Skills

Commercial contract law

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Legal research

South African law

Stakeholder management

Education

Admitted Attorney (South Africa)

Tools

Contract management software

Legal research tools

Job description

About the Role

A well-established multinational corporation with significant operations in Randburg, Gauteng is seeking a Senior Commercial Contracts Lawyer. This role is essential for supporting the company's diverse business units by providing expert legal advice on the drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial agreements. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of contract law and a proven ability to manage complex contractual relationships in a corporate setting. Our client values strategic thinking and commercial acumen, seeking a lawyer who can contribute to business growth while mitigating legal risks. This is a pivotal role within the legal department, offering significant responsibility and the opportunity to influence key business decisions in the Randburg area.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts, including supplier agreements, service contracts, distribution agreements, and licensing agreements.
• Provide expert legal advice on contract interpretation, performance, and dispute resolution.
• Ensure all contracts comply with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Develop and implement standard contract templates and playbooks to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their needs and provide practical legal solutions.
• Manage contract lifecycle, including renewals, amendments, and termination.
• Conduct legal research on commercial law issues and provide guidance on risk assessment.
• Assist in training business teams on contract best practices and legal compliance.
• Support other legal department initiatives as required.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal clients and external counsel.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 7 years of experience specializing in commercial contract law.
• Proven expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• In-depth knowledge of South African contract law principles and related legislation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet demanding deadlines.
• Experience working within a corporate legal department or advising corporate clients.
• Business-oriented approach, with the ability to provide practical and commercially sound advice.
• Proficiency in contract management software and legal research tools is advantageous.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary and bonus structure, commensurate with experience and performance.
• Comprehensive benefits include medical aid, a retirement fund, ample paid time off, and opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.

The company fosters a collaborative work environment that values employee contributions and promotes work-life balance. This role provides significant exposure to various business operations and strategic initiatives. The position supports a hybrid work model, combining office presence in Randburg with remote flexibility to optimize productivity and well-being.