Contract Lawyer

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 in East London seeks a skilled Contract Lawyer to join our legal team in a hybrid work arrangement. You will draft, review and negotiate a wide array of commercial contracts while ensuring compliance and mitigating risk for the company.

Admitted Attorney with 4+ years in contract law, strong SA law knowledge, and excellent drafting and negotiation abilities are essential; you will collaborate with internal teams and manage multiple contracts to support key business initiatives.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 4 years of experience in contract law and commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of South African contract law principles and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously and meet deadlines effectively.
• Proficiency in legal research and standard office software.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with internal teams in East London.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate various types of commercial contracts, including supply agreements, service contracts, and NDAs.
• Provide expert legal advice on contract interpretation, risk assessment, and compliance issues.
• Ensure all contracts align with company policies and relevant South African legislation.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their needs and provide practical legal solutions.
• Maintain and update contract management systems and records.
• Assist in resolving contractual disputes and advising on claims.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled Contract Lawyer to join their legal team, offering a hybrid work arrangement in East London. This role is critical for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide array of commercial agreements, ensuring compliance and mitigating legal risks for the company. You will work closely with various business units to understand their contractual needs and provide expert legal advice. This is an exciting opportunity for a legal professional to contribute to significant commercial transactions and enhance their expertise in contract law within a dynamic organizational setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate various types of commercial contracts, including supply agreements, service contracts, and NDAs.
• Provide expert legal advice on contract interpretation, risk assessment, and compliance issues.
• Ensure all contracts align with company policies and relevant South African legislation.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their needs and provide practical legal solutions.
• Maintain and update contract management systems and records.
• Assist in resolving contractual disputes and advising on claims.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 4 years of experience in contract law and commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of South African contract law principles and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously and meet deadlines effectively.
• Proficiency in legal research and standard office software.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with internal teams in East London.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work model promoting flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development and skills enhancement.
• A collaborative work environment focused on achieving business objectives through sound legal practice.