Legal Contracts Manager

Flair Tm; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Legal Contract Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of contractual documents. This role requires strong negotiation skills and a keen attention to detail to ensure compliance with legal regulations. The ideal candidate should have an LLB Degree and be an Admitted Attorney, with 4–6 years experience in contract management. Join a professional environment where you can lead contract-related projects and support stakeholders effectively.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years experience in contract management or commercial law.
• Must be an Admitted Attorney.
• Experience in property management, leasing, or commercial contracts is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of contractual documents.
• Negotiate terms and ensure compliance with legal policies.
• Review, draft, and negotiate major account agreements.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong negotiation skills

High attention to detail

Ability to interact professionally

Strong time management

Education

LLB Degree or relevant legal qualification

Grade 12 (Matric)

Tools

MS Office

Document management tools

Job description

About the Role

The Legal Contract Manager will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contractual documents across leasing, property management, consulting, and commercial agreements.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders to identify risks, negotiate favourable terms, support business decisions, and ensure full compliance with legal policies and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify business objectives of sales, leasing, licensing, and consulting transactions, and facilitate risk/benefit analysis.
• Review, draft, and negotiate major account agreements, consulting agreements, licensing agreements, NDAs, terms, and amendments.
• Drive the full contract lifecycle from drafting through negotiations to execution.
• Manage contract change control processes and coordinate correspondence requiring legal input.
• Prepare, analyse, and respond to RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, and customer terms & conditions.
• Maintain deep understanding of internal contract templates, policies, legal risks, and company positions.
• Prepare contracts for internal review/approval and ensure compliance with legislation and internal governance.
• Interpret contractual terms and advise managers on obligations and responsibilities.
• Simplify complex legal scenarios into clear actions and guidance for stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide less experienced contract professionals where required.
• Support regional offices and business stakeholders on contract-related projects.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong negotiation and leasing skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to interact professionally with tenants and internal teams.
• Strong time management and the ability to work under pressure.
• Professional conduct, initiative, and deadline-driven mindset.
• Organised, efficient, and able to create a professional working environment.
• Positive, motivated, and reliable.

Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• LLB Degree or relevant legal qualification.
• Must be an Admitted Attorney.
• 4–6 years experience in contract management, commercial law, or legal advisory roles.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office and document management tools.
• Experience within property management, leasing, or commercial contracts is advantageous.

Interested? Wed love to hear from you.