Legal Advisor - Contracts Specialist

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical and dental insurance

Pension fund contributions

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a detail-oriented Legal Advisor specializing in contracts to join their growing legal team. The hybrid role balances in-office collaboration with remote work and focuses on reviewing, drafting, and managing commercial contracts to mitigate risk.

You will draft and negotiate supplier contracts, partnerships, and SLAs, advise on interpretation and liabilities, and maintain a central contract repository.

Qualifications

• Advise on commercial contracts and risk
• Draft, review, and negotiate supplier contracts, partnerships, and SLAs
• Provide contract interpretation guidance and risk assessment

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements, including supplier contracts, partnership agreements, and service level agreements.
• Provide legal guidance on contract interpretation and advise on potential risks and liabilities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand contract requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Maintain a central repository of all executed contracts and ensure compliance with internal policies.
• Conduct legal research and provide opinions on contract-related matters.
• Assist in the development and implementation of contract management processes and templates.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Legal research

South African law

Education

Admitted Attorney - High Court of South Africa

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Legal Advisor specializing in contracts to join their growing legal department in Cape Town. This hybrid role offers a balance between in-office collaboration and remote work flexibility. You will be instrumental in reviewing, drafting, and managing a diverse range of commercial contracts, ensuring legal compliance and mitigating risk for the organization. This position is ideal for a legal professional with a strong background in contract law who thrives in a professional setting with the advantage of adaptable work arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements, including supplier contracts, partnership agreements, and service level agreements.


• Provide legal guidance on contract interpretation and advise on potential risks and liabilities.


• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand contract requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives.


• Maintain a central repository of all executed contracts and ensure compliance with internal policies.


• Conduct legal research and provide opinions on contract-related matters.


• Assist in the development and implementation of contract management processes and templates.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa or a qualified legal professional with equivalent experience.


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in contract law, with a strong focus on drafting and negotiation.


• In-depth knowledge of South African contract law and relevant commercial legislation.


• Proficiency in reviewing and analyzing complex legal documents.


• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.


• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.


• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance.


• Pension fund contributions.


• Opportunities for career growth within the legal department.