Legal Contract Manager

Ability Executive Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa seeks a professional to draft, negotiate, and manage contracts. The ideal candidate must possess a relevant LLB degree, be an admitted Attorney, and have 4 to 6 years of experience in contract management. Responsibilities include managing the contract lifecycle, advising on legal obligations, and supporting business stakeholders in contract-related tasks. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance and effective contract utilization.

Qualifications

• Must be an admitted Attorney.
• At least 4 - 6 years working experience in contract management.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate contractual documents.
• Manage the contract lifecycle from drafting to execution.
• Review and advise on legal obligations in contracts.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Risk analysis

Legal interpretation

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Relevant LLB degree or similar legal qualification

Job description

Overview

This role will be responsible for drafting, negotiating, structuring, interpreting, executing, and / or administering contractual documents.

Contractual Documents

• Identifies business objectives of direct sales, licensing, consulting transactions, related issues, and facilitates risk / benefit analysis.
• Reviews, drafts and negotiates major account agreements, consulting agreements, special licensing, non-disclosure agreements, terms and amendments for customers.
• Drives contract lifecycle from drafting through completion of the negotiation process, and / or contract execution.
• Manages contract change control process and related correspondence requiring legal input.
• Drafts, manages, distributes, responds to, or analyses Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ) or customer terms & conditions as needed.
• Maintains a deep understanding of the Company's contract templates, contracts policy, legal risk and liability, and company position on various matters.
• Prepares contracts for internal review and approval and ensures compliance with company policies as well as applicable laws or regulations.
• Interprets contracts and advises sales / consulting managers on contractual responsibilities.
• Translates complex commercial / legal scenarios into simple language and action plans.
• May mentor and train less experienced contract professionals.
• May work under the direction of other department staff (particularly Regional Offices) or directly with business stakeholders.
• Supports the Regional Offices / business stakeholders on sales-related projects.

Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Relevant LLB degree or similar legal qualification
• Must be an admitted Attorney
• At least a minimum of 4 - 6 years working experience in the related field