In-House Commercial Contracts Lawyer, Soweto

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

In-house exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Commercial Contracts Lawyer to join its in-house legal team in Soweto, Gauteng. You will draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements and provide practical legal advice to business units.

The ideal candidate is admitted in SA, with at least 4 years post-qualification experience in contract law, and will ensure compliance with laws and company policies while managing contract lifecycles and disputes.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted as an attorney of the High Court in South Africa.
• Minimum of 4 years post-qualification experience in commercial contract law.
• Experience drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Thorough understanding of South African contract law and general commercial principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in an in-house legal department is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including supplier and customer agreements, SLAs, and NDAs.
• Provide clear and practical legal advice on contractual matters to business units.
• Ensure contracts comply with relevant laws, regulations and company policies.
• Identify and advise on potential legal risks associated with contractual arrangements.
• Manage contract lifecycles, including renewals and terminations.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external counsel as required.
• Assist in the development and implementation of standard contract templates and playbooks.
• Resolve contractual disputes and advise on dispute resolution strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team player

Independent worker

Education

Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Commercial Contracts Lawyer to join its in-house legal team in Soweto, Gauteng. You will draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements and provide practical legal advice to business units.

The ideal candidate is admitted in SA, with at least 4 years post-qualification experience in contract law, and will ensure compliance with laws and company policies while managing contract lifecycles and disputes.