Welkom-Based Senior Commercial Contracts Specialist

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Welkom location

Diverse contracts exposure

Professional development

Stable work environment

Impactful work

Benefits package

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Commercial Contracts Specialist to join the legal department in Welkom. This role drafts, reviews, and manages a wide array of commercial agreements, mitigates risk, and ensures regulatory compliance across the group's operations.

The ideal candidate will have a legal qualification (LLB) or equivalent, at least 4 years of contract drafting and management experience, and strong negotiation and communication skills to support procurement, sales, and other

Qualifications

• A relevant legal qualification (e.g., LLB) or significant demonstrated experience in commercial contract law.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience specifically in drafting and managing commercial contracts.
• Strong understanding of contract law principles and best practices.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex legal terms clearly.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including supply agreements, service agreements, partnership agreements, and NDAs.
• Ensure all contracts comply with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Manage the contract lifecycle from initiation, negotiation, and execution to renewal and termination.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on contractual matters and risk assessment.
• Maintain a centralized contract management system, ensuring accuracy and accessibility of all agreements.
• Collaborate with procurement, sales, and other departments to understand contractual needs and risks.
• Identify opportunities for contract standardization and process improvement.
• Liaise with external legal counsel when necessary for specialized advice or complex negotiations.
• Monitor contract performance and ensure adherence to terms and conditions.

Skills

Negotiation

Drafting

Analytical

Communication

Education

LLB or equivalent

Tools

Contract management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Commercial Contracts Specialist to join the legal department in Welkom. This role drafts, reviews, and manages a wide array of commercial agreements, mitigates risk, and ensures regulatory compliance across the group's operations.

The ideal candidate will have a legal qualification (LLB) or equivalent, at least 4 years of contract drafting and management experience, and strong negotiation and communication skills to support procurement, sales, and other