Contract Attorney

Morae Global; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic legal solutions firm seeks an experienced Contract Attorney for its lean legal department. The role focuses on contract work while also offering general legal support as needed. Candidates must have a J.D., over 5 years of legal experience, and a business-oriented approach to legal issues. This part-time, remote contract position is expected to last 3 to 6 months, with potential for renewal.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal experience, focusing on contracts.
• Experience working in-house or with lean legal teams.
• Ability to handle general legal tasks.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts.
• Assist with contract management and revisions.
• Provide general legal support and conduct legal research.

Skills

Judgment

Attention to detail

Independence

Business-oriented approach

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Morae Global Corporation seeks to find the best and the brightest people – those who understand what it takes to deliver top-quality solutions for our clients.

We are seeking an experienced Contract Attorney to support a small, lean legal department consisting of a General Counsel and one additional attorney. This role is primarily focused on contracts, but the ideal candidate will be a practical, business-minded generalist who can assist with a variety of legal tasks as needed. The goal of this position is to help take work off the team’s plate and provide flexible, high-quality legal support.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts (e.g., vendor agreements, NDAs, service agreements, SOWs, amendments).
• Assist with contract management, including revisions, renewals, and issue spotting.
• Provide general legal support across the department as needed, which may include:
  • Legal research and analysis
  • Policy review and drafting
  • Compliance-related support
• Support on internal projects or ad hoc legal matters
• Collaborate closely with the General Counsel and other legal team member to prioritize work and meet business needs.
• Communicate clearly and practically with internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active license to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of legal experience, with significant experience drafting and negotiating contracts.
• Experience working in-house and/or with small or lean legal teams preferred.
• Comfortable handling a mix of contract-focused work and general legal tasks.
• Strong judgment, attention to detail, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Practical, business-oriented approach to legal issues.

Contract Details

• Full-time: ~Part-time contract role (approximately 20 hours per week)
• Contract length: 3-6 months minimum with potential for renewal
• Work setup: Remote; must be authorized to work in the U.S.

About Morae Global

Morae Global is a dynamic, high-growth organization that provides an integrated suite of solutions to corporate law departments and law firms, and partners with leading software and services providers, both within and outside the legal industry. We are a young company but are made up of seasoned professionals in the legal industry, with a focus on building productive long-term relationships with employees and clients in an environment where collaboration is encouraged, knowledge is shared freely, and diversity of thought, cultures, communities, and points of view is embraced. Our team has the vision to create an effective solution for any business problem and the experience to execute that vision. Our privacy policy can be found here https://www.morae.com/privacy-policy