Contract Law Specialist - Remote

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Professional development

Collaborative team

Employee well-being

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Contract Law Specialist to join its fully remote legal team. You will draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts while ensuring compliance.

The ideal candidate is admitted or candidate attorney with 5+ years in commercial contract drafting and negotiation under South African law, with strong analytical and stakeholder skills.

This role offers remote flexibility, professional development, and a collaborative, risk‑focused environment.

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney or candidate attorney with focus on contract law.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiation.
• Strong knowledge of South African contract law and regulations.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts including service, vendor, and partnership agreements.
• Ensure contracts are legally sound and compliant with regulations.
• Manage the contract lifecycle from drafting to execution and termination.
• Advise internal teams on contract matters and provide training on best practices.
• Maintain accurate contract records and databases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address contract issues and risks.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Legal analysis

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Admitted Attorney/ Candidate Attorney

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Contract Law Specialist to join their fully remote legal team. This pivotal role focuses on the drafting, negotiation, and management of a wide array of commercial contracts. You will work closely with various departments to ensure that all agreements align with company policies and legal requirements, minimizing risk and maximizing favorable terms. The ideal candidate possesses a sharp legal mind, exceptional negotiation skills, and the discipline to excel in a remote, deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial contracts, including service agreements, vendor contracts, and partnership agreements.
• Ensure all contracts are legally sound, compliant with regulations, and reflect the company's best interests.
• Manage the contract lifecycle, from initial drafting through execution, amendment, and termination.
• Advise internal business teams on contract-related matters and provide training on contract best practices.
• Maintain organized and accurate contract records and databases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address contract issues and risks.

Requirements

• Admitted attorney or candidate attorney with a strong focus on contract law.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience specializing in commercial contract drafting and negotiation.
• In-depth knowledge of contract principles and South African contract law.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proven ability to manage a high volume of contracts efficiently in a remote setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development in contract law.
• Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking legal team.
• Supportive work environment focused on employee well-being.
• Direct impact on the company's commercial relationships and risk management.