Commercial Contracts Counsel - Hybrid (Stellenbosch)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced In-House Counsel specializing in Commercial Contracts based in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. The role involves drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements, advising on risk and interpretation, and ensuring compliance with laws and company policies.

You will collaborate with business development, sales, procurement and other teams, manage the contract lifecycle, develop templates and playbooks, and support the General Counsel.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with 5+ years in commercial law.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong negotiation and commercial mindset.
• Experience in in-house legal department is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Stellenbosch/Western Cape business environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial contracts including vendor, service level, partnership, licensing, and NDAs.
• Provide legal advice on contract interpretation, risk assessment, and dispute resolution related to contractual matters.
• Ensure all contracts are compliant with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Collaborate with business development, sales, procurement, and other internal teams to understand their contractual needs and provide timely legal support.
• Manage contract lifecycle, including maintaining a contract repository and tracking key terms and renewals.
• Assist in developing and implementing standard contract templates and playbooks to streamline contracting processes.
• Conduct legal research on issues related to commercial law and contract management.
• Support the General Counsel on various corporate legal matters as needed.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Commercial mindset

Communication skills

Education

Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Tools

Contract management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced In-House Counsel specializing in Commercial Contracts based in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. The role involves drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements, advising on risk and interpretation, and ensuring compliance with laws and company policies.

You will collaborate with business development, sales, procurement and other teams, manage the contract lifecycle, develop templates and playbooks, and support the General Counsel.