In-House Contracts & Compliance Counsel (Junior)

Ignition Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African firm is seeking a contract management professional to draft and negotiate commercial contracts, ensure legal compliance with South African laws, and partner with internal stakeholders for efficient contract delivery. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor of Laws (LLB), admission as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa, and at least 5 years of experience. In-house corporate experience in the technology or financial services sectors is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-admission experience.
• In-house corporate experience preferred.
• Background in sectors like technology or financial services advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts across the Group.
• Ensure compliance with South African commercial laws.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to facilitate contract delivery.
• Support implementation of legal document management tools.

Skills

Commercial contracting

Legal compliance

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Document management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Admission as Attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Job description

A leading South African firm is seeking a contract management professional to draft and negotiate commercial contracts, ensure legal compliance with South African laws, and partner with internal stakeholders for efficient contract delivery. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor of Laws (LLB), admission as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa, and at least 5 years of experience. In-house corporate experience in the technology or financial services sectors is preferred.