Contract Lawyer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Competitive remuneration package

Diverse and challenging projects

Dynamic corporate environment

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Contract Lawyer for a fixed-term engagement in Vereeniging. The role offers a hybrid work model with close collaboration with the in-house legal team to review contracts, provide strategic guidance, and ensure legal compliance for project-specific matters.

The ideal candidate is admitted as an attorney with 5+ years of post-qualification experience, expert in contract/commercial law and governance, and capable of handling independent caseloads with strong

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience.
• Proven expertise in contract law, commercial law, and corporate governance.
• Experience in a hybrid or remote legal role.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage caseload effectively.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial contracts and agreements.
• Provide legal advice on project-related issues, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Collaborate with internal departments to understand legal requirements and provide timely solutions.
• Manage legal documentation and maintain organized records for all assigned matters.
• Assist in dispute resolution and claims management as needed.

Skills

Negotiation

Drafting

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Contract Lawyer for a fixed-term engagement, offering a hybrid work model . This role involves providing specialized legal services to support ongoing projects and specific legal needs within the organization based in Vereeniging . You will work closely with the in-house legal team, managing contract reviews, providing strategic advice, and ensuring legal compliance for project-specific matters. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced lawyer looking for project-based work with flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial contracts and agreements.
• Provide legal advice on project-related issues, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Collaborate with internal departments to understand legal requirements and provide timely solutions.
• Manage legal documentation and maintain organized records for all assigned matters.
• Assist in dispute resolution and claims management as needed.

Requirements

• Admitted attorney with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience.
• Proven expertise in contract law, commercial law, and corporate governance.
• Experience working in a similar hybrid or remote legal role.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage caseload effectively.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package for the contract duration.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements , balancing office and remote work.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging legal projects.
• Exposure to a dynamic corporate legal environment.
• Supportive team culture focused on achieving project goals.