Hybrid Corporate Paralegal: Contract Management & Compliance

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development

Career growth

Collaborative team

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct in Midrand, Gauteng, seeks a Corporate Paralegal to join the legal team. The role blends in-office collaboration with remote work and focuses on managing the company's contract portfolio, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely renewals.

The ideal candidate has a paralegal qualification and at least 4 years in contract management, with strong contract law knowledge and proficiency in contract management software.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Paralegal Studies or a related field.
• At least 4 years' experience as a corporate paralegal focused on contracts.
• Strong understanding of contract law principles.
• Proficient with contract management systems and legal databases.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and executing corporate contracts.
• Maintain central contract database with data integrity.
• Track key contract dates, milestones, renewals and terminations.
• Conduct preliminary due diligence on contract matters.
• Support counsel for meetings, filings, and regulatory submissions.
• Liaise with internal departments and external parties on status and requirements.
• Assist with implementation and management of contract management software.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations related to contracts.

Skills

Contract management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organization

Education

Paralegal Studies qualification

Tools

Contract management software

Legal databases

Microsoft Office

Job description

WhatJobs Direct in Midrand, Gauteng, seeks a Corporate Paralegal to join the legal team. The role blends in-office collaboration with remote work and focuses on managing the company's contract portfolio, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely renewals.

The ideal candidate has a paralegal qualification and at least 4 years in contract management, with strong contract law knowledge and proficiency in contract management software.