Legal Advisor - Contracts & Agreements

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Stable Centurion location

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion seeks a detail-oriented Legal Advisor specializing in contracts to join its established legal department. You will manage end-to-end contractual obligations, ensure clarity, compliance, and risk mitigation within a professional team.

This office-based role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a range of commercial agreements, advising stakeholders, and maintaining a central contract repository to support operations.

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney with minimum 5 years of experience in contract law.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Strong knowledge of South African contract law principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts including NDAs and SLAs.
• Advise stakeholders on terms, risks, and obligations.
• Maintain contract repository ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Ensure contracts comply with laws and company policies.
• Liaise with external counsel when needed.

Skills

Admitted attorney

Contract law

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Communication skills

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Advisor specializing in Contracts and Agreements to join their established legal department in Centurion . In this vital role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of contractual obligations, ensuring clarity, compliance, and protection for the company. You will work closely with various business units, providing expert legal counsel on the formation, negotiation, and execution of agreements. This office-based position offers a unique opportunity to be an integral part of a professional team, contributing directly to the company's operational success and risk mitigation strategies within a collaborative and well-resourced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide array of commercial contracts, including NDAs, service level agreements, and partnership agreements.
• Advise business stakeholders on contractual terms, risks, and obligations.
• Maintain and organize the company's contract repository, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Ensure all contracts comply with relevant laws and company policies.
• Liaise with external counsel when necessary for specialized legal advice.

Requirements

• Admitted attorney with a minimum of 5 years of experience in contract law.
• Proven expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Solid understanding of South African contract law principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts clearly.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• A stable and professional working environment in a prime Centurion location.
• Supportive team culture focused on collective success.