Legal Advisor - Contracts

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work flexibility

Professional development

Medical aid

Provident fund

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking an experienced Legal Advisor specializing in contract law. You will draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, ensuring alignment with business goals while mitigating risks.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in commercial contract law, be admitted as an Attorney or Advocate, and demonstrate strong communication and negotiation skills within a commercial setting.

Qualifications

• LLB degree or equivalent and admission as Attorney or Advocate.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial contract law.
• Proven expertise in drafting and negotiating complex agreements.
• Strong understanding of South African contract law principles.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills with a client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, NDAs, and partnership agreements.
• Provide legal advice on contract interpretation, disputes, and termination clauses.
• Develop and maintain standard contract templates and playbooks.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and company policies related to contractual obligations.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand contractual needs and provide practical legal solutions.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

LLB degree or equivalent

Admitted as Attorney or Advocate

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Advisor specializing in contract law to join their team in Stellenbosch . This role is crucial for managing and safeguarding the company's contractual relationships and obligations. You will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide array of commercial contracts, ensuring they align with the company's strategic goals and mitigate legal risks. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of contract lifecycle management and a proactive approach to legal problem-solving within a commercial context, providing essential support to various business units and contributing to robust contractual frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, NDAs, and partnership agreements.
• Provide legal advice on contract interpretation, disputes, and termination clauses.
• Develop and maintain standard contract templates and playbooks.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and company policies related to contractual obligations.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand contractual needs and provide practical legal solutions.

Requirements

• LLB degree or equivalent, admitted as an Attorney or Advocate.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience focused on commercial contract law.
• Proven expertise in drafting and negotiating complex agreements.
• Strong understanding of South African contract law principles.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills, with a client-focused approach.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a beautiful setting in Stellenbosch with hybrid flexibility.
• Professional development opportunities and continuous learning support.
• Contribution to medical aid and a provident fund.
• A dynamic and collaborative legal team environment.