Legal Advisor - Contracts Specialist

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Fully remote work arrangement

Medical aid and retirement planning

Online professional development

Modern, digitally-enabled work env.

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Legal Advisor specializing in contract law to join a remote-first legal team. You will review, draft, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts, ensuring clarity, enforceability, and alignment with business goals.

The role supports multiple departments with expert contract interpretation, risk assessment, and compliance from a remote setting. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience as a Legal Practitioner, with demonstrated expertise in

Qualifications

• Qualified Legal Practitioner with a minimum of 5 years of experience, focusing on commercial contracts.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex agreements.
• Thorough knowledge of contract law principles and best practices.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong remote work ethic and ability to manage time effectively.
• Proficiency with digital collaboration tools and virtual communication platforms.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and amend a broad range of commercial contracts, ensuring clarity and legal soundness.
• Provide legal guidance on contract interpretation and enforceability to business stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate potential contractual risks and liabilities.
• Maintain and update contract templates and standardized clauses.
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand contractual needs and provide tailored legal solutions.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations governing contracts.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Contract law knowledge

Remote work

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a meticulous and proactive Legal Advisor with a specialization in contract law to join their remote-first legal team. This position is critical for ensuring all contractual obligations are clear, enforceable, and aligned with business goals. You will be instrumental in supporting various departments by providing expert advice on contract interpretation, risk assessment, and compliance. The role requires a strong understanding of commercial transactions and the ability to manage a high volume of contractual work efficiently from a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and amend a broad range of commercial contracts, ensuring clarity and legal soundness.
• Provide legal guidance on contract interpretation and enforceability to business stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate potential contractual risks and liabilities.
• Maintain and update contract templates and standardized clauses.
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand contractual needs and provide tailored legal solutions.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations governing contracts.

Requirements

• Qualified Legal Practitioner with a minimum of 5 years of experience, focusing on commercial contracts .
• Demonstrated expertise in drafting and negotiating complex agreements.
• Thorough knowledge of contract law principles and best practices.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong remote work ethic and ability to manage time effectively.
• Proficiency with digital collaboration tools and virtual communication platforms.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical aid and retirement planning.
• Access to online professional development resources.
• A modern, digitally-enabled work environment.