Legal And Contracts Manager Llb

Lerena Recruitment Services; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Sandton is seeking a Legal & Contracts Manager to oversee contract management and compliance in the Risk & Compliance division. The ideal candidate will have an LLB degree, be an admitted attorney, and possess at least 6 years of post-article experience in a law firm. Responsibilities include drafting contracts, managing supplier agreements, and ensuring compliance with company law and data privacy regulations. This is a critical role requiring strong legal expertise and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years in a law firm post articles.
• Experience in drafting and reviewing company engagement letters and client SLAs.
• Company Law compliance experience, CIPC filings advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage client engagement letters and SLAs.
• Review, negotiate, and amend supplier agreements.
• Assist in developing a supplier risk management framework.
• Advise on legal matters and conduct research.

Skills

Contract management

Legal compliance

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

LLB degree

Admitted attorney

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Legal & Contracts Manager for a top-tier law firm, based in Sandton, to be in the Risk & Compliance division

Key areas of responsibility

• Client Engagement Letters and SLA's – contract management framework
  • Review and amend standard engagement letters
  • Review and comment on SLA's, client policies, and supplier code of conduct documents to ensure the firm's liability is limited
  • Assist in developing a contracts management system
• Supplier Agreements
  • Review, negotiate, and amend supplier agreements
  • Assist in developing and implementing a supplier / third‑party risk management framework
  • Ensure suppliers complete the supplier risk assessment questionnaire
• Third‑party risk management Framework
  • Assist in developing and implementing a supplier / third‑party risk management framework
• Company Law compliance (CIPC filings)
• Compliance in other areas (eg data privacy)
• Advise on legal matters from time to time
• Conduct research and draft legal opinions
• Draft and review contracts
• Perform minor company secretarial duties
• General Assistance to the Head of Risk and compliance
• Other ad hoc duties from time to time

Requirements

• Education and experience
  • LLB degree
  • Admitted attorney (non‑negotiable)
  • At least 6 years in a law firm post articles
• Knowledge of contract law, Companies Act, and basic commercial law principles is essential
• Must have experience in drafting and reviewing company engagement letters and client SLA's
• Company Law compliance experience, CIPC filings advantageous
• Experience reviewing and negotiating supplier contracts
• Exposure to Data Privacy and ABC is advantageous
• Excellent computer literacy skills (Microsoft products)
• Competencies and personal attributes
  • Ability to maintain constructive working relationships
  • Good presentation skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Good problem‑solving skills and the ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to work independently
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong team player #J Ljbffr