Contract Law Specialist

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 950,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and retirement benefits

CPD opportunities

Generous annual leave

Flexible working options

Professional environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Contract Law Specialist to strengthen its legal capabilities in Vereeniging. You will draft, review, and negotiate diverse commercial contracts, including service agreements and NDAs, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals and risk mitigation.

The ideal candidate is admitted attorney or equivalent with 6+ years of contract experience, deep knowledge of South African law, and strong analytical and negotiation skills, capable of guiding

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney or experienced professional with a specialization in contract law.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in contract drafting, review, and negotiation.
• In-depth knowledge of South African contract law and best practices.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities, essential for working in Vereeniging.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts, including service agreements, supply contracts, and NDAs.
• Provide expert advice on contract interpretation, compliance, and risk assessment.
• Develop and implement standardized contract templates and clauses.
• Manage the contract lifecycle, from initiation to execution and termination.
• Collaborate with business teams to understand contractual needs and ensure alignment.
• Stay updated on relevant legislation and case law impacting contract agreements.

Skills

Contract law

South African law

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Legal research

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced Contract Law Specialist to enhance their legal capabilities in Vereeniging. This role is critical for managing and optimizing the company's contractual relationships across all business units. You will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts, ensuring they align with the company's strategic goals and mitigate legal risks. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of contract law principles and a proven ability to manage intricate agreements. This position offers a significant opportunity to influence contractual outcomes and contribute to the company's sustained success.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts, including service agreements, supply contracts, and NDAs.
• Provide expert advice on contract interpretation, compliance, and risk assessment.
• Develop and implement standardized contract templates and clauses.
• Manage the contract lifecycle, from initiation to execution and termination.
• Collaborate with business teams to understand contractual needs and ensure alignment.
• Stay updated on relevant legislation and case law impacting contract agreements.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney or experienced legal professional with a specialization in contract law.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in contract drafting, review, and negotiation.
• In-depth knowledge of South African contract law and best practices.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities, essential for working in Vereeniging.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development.
• Generous annual leave and flexible working options.
• A professional environment focused on legal excellence.