Contract Manager - Legal

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a detail-oriented Contract Manager with a solid legal background to support operations in the Queenstown area via a hybrid work model. You will oversee the full lifecycle of contracts—from drafting and negotiation to execution and ongoing management—ensuring compliance and minimizing risk.

Collaborating with legal counsel and business units, you will maintain a central contract repository and advise on commercial risks, playing a key role in protecting the

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in contract management or corporate law focusing on contracts.
• LLB or equivalent legal qualification.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, negotiation and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including service agreements, NDAs, and vendor contracts.
• Manage the contract lifecycle, ensuring terms and obligations are met by all parties.
• Maintain a central repository of all contracts, ensuring accurate record-keeping and accessibility.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks and advise stakeholders on legal implications.
• Liaise with legal counsel and business units to resolve contractual disputes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations related to contract management.

Skills

Contract law

Negotiation

Risk management

Organizational skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

LLB or equivalent

Tools

Contract management software

Legal documentation tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a detail-oriented Contract Manager with a strong legal background to join their team, supporting operations in the Queenstown area through a hybrid work model. This role is crucial for overseeing the entire lifecycle of contracts, from drafting and negotiation to execution and management, ensuring legal compliance and minimizing risk. You will work collaboratively with various business units and external stakeholders to uphold the integrity of contractual agreements. The position offers a great opportunity for a legal professional to specialize in contract law and gain valuable experience in a key corporate function, benefiting from a balanced approach to work location.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including service agreements, NDAs, and vendor contracts.
• Manage the contract lifecycle, ensuring all terms and obligations are met by all parties.
• Maintain a central repository of all contracts, ensuring accurate record-keeping and accessibility.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks and advise stakeholders on legal implications.
• Liaise with legal counsel and business units to resolve contractual disputes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations related to contract management.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification.
• 3-5 years of experience specifically in contract management or corporate law with a focus on contracts.
• Strong understanding of contract law, negotiation strategies, and risk management.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency in contract management software and legal documentation tools.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Hybrid work arrangement for enhanced flexibility and work-life integration.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities and continuous learning support.
• Opportunity to play a key role in managing critical business agreements in the Eastern Cape region.