Hybrid Legal Advisor - Contract Management & Negotiation

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Hybrid work arrangement

Diverse contract exposure

Professional development

Supportive department

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Advisor with contract management expertise to join the legal team in Port Elizabeth. The role focuses on reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts while ensuring legal compliance and lifecycle management.

This hybrid position offers the chance to enhance operational efficiency and legal security across departments. The ideal candidate is an Admitted Attorney with 4+ years in contract law, excellent analytical and communication

Qualifications

• 4+ years of contract law experience.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Experience with contract review and lifecycle management.
• Excellent analytical and communication abilities.
• Familiarity with contract management software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Manage contract lifecycle from initiation to renewal.
• Provide legal advice on interpretation, compliance, and risk.
• Ensure adherence to policies and regulations in contracts.
• Maintain accurate contract records and documentation.
• Collaborate with business teams to deliver timely legal support.

Skills

Contract law

Drafting

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Legal advisory

Education

Admitted Attorney (SA)

Tools

Contract management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Advisor with contract management expertise to join the legal team in Port Elizabeth. The role focuses on reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts while ensuring legal compliance and lifecycle management.

This hybrid position offers the chance to enhance operational efficiency and legal security across departments. The ideal candidate is an Admitted Attorney with 4+ years in contract law, excellent analytical and communication