Legal Analyst

Sirion; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI-native CLM platform is seeking a qualified attorney to join their PreSales team in Cape Town. The candidate must have over 5 years of post-qualification experience in contracting and transaction negotiation. Responsibilities include providing product demonstrations of AI solutions and collaborating with teams to streamline legal processes. A strong background in IT and services contracts is highly desirable. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification professional legal experience.
• Strong background in contracting and negotiation of complex transactions.
• Experience with IT, outsourcing or services contracts is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver demonstrations on Sirion’s AI solution.
• Develop and test legal demonstrations using AI technology.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate legal considerations into demos.
• Review contracts and ensure compliance with legal standards.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Laws or equivalent

Tools

Legal Tech

AI Tools

Job description

Who We Are: Sirion is the world's leading AI-native CLM platform, pioneering the application of generative AI to help enterprises transform the way they store, create, and manage contracts.

The platform's extraction, conversational search, and AI-enhanced negotiation capabilities have revolutionized contracting across enterprise teams – from legal and procurement to sales and finance.

The world's most valuable brands trust Sirion to manage 7M+ contracts worth nearly $B and relationships with 1M+ suppliers and customers in + languages.

Leading analysts such as Gartner, IDC, and Spend Matters have consistently recognized Sirion as a leader in CLM for its focus on category‑leading innovation.

Role Title: Analyst Team: Presales Demo Services. Location: Hybrid, Cape Town. It is necessary to relocate to Cape Town for this position. About the Role: We are seeking a highly motivated attorney to join our dynamic PreSales team.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer with a minimum of 5 years of post‑qualification experience, possessing a deep understanding of contracting and transaction negotiation.

Experience with handling IT, outsourcing or services contracts and Legal Tech or IA is highly desirable.

What You’ll Do:

• Customer facing role to deliver demonstrations on Sirion’s cutting‑edge AI solution.
• Assist in the discovery, development and testing of legal and contracting demonstrations using Sirion’s AI technology to streamline legal processes.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate legal considerations into product demonstrations.
• Review contracts, create and amend playbooks, redline contracts, ensuring contract compliance with company policies and legal standards.
• Stay abreast of the latest legal tech trends and advancements to drive continuous innovation within the company.
• Gather and analyze feedback from users and clients to continuously improve our platform.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor of Laws or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution.
• Admitted attorney with a minimum of 5 years post‑qualification professional legal experience at a reputable firm or company.
• Strong background in contracting, with a focus on reviewing and negotiating complex transactions and agreements.
• Experience in handling IT, outsourcing or services contracts and legal issues related to services, technology and software is advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

We provide reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and applicants as required by law.

These principles apply to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, training, promotions, compensation, benefits, transfers, and social programs.

Job Type: Full‑time. Pay: R

Ability to commute / relocate: Cape Town, Western Cape—reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred).

Experience: SAAS Agreements: 3 years (Required). AI Tools: 2 years (Required). Legal Technology: 2 years (Preferred). Work Location: In person.