Legal Contracts Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Hybrid work model

Health insurance and retirement

Professional development

Collaborative team in Soweto

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking an experienced Legal Contracts Manager to oversee the end-to-end contract process. You will draft, negotiate, execute, and archive contracts while ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.

The role requires strong contract law knowledge, 5+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency with contract management software and MS Office. A hybrid work model and professional development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• A relevant legal qualification (e.g., LLB) or significant experience in contract management.
• Minimum of 5 years of contract drafting, review, and management.
• Strong understanding of contract law principles.
• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire contract lifecycle, from drafting and negotiation to execution and archiving.
• Review and analyze contracts to identify potential risks and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Develop and maintain standardized contract templates and clauses.
• Manage contract databases and ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external legal counsel on contractual matters.

Skills

Contract management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

LLB or equivalent

Tools

Contract management software

MS Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and experienced Legal Contracts Manager to join their team, supporting operations in the Soweto area. This role focuses on the end-to-end management of legal contracts, ensuring they are accurately drafted, reviewed, executed, and stored in compliance with company policies and legal requirements. You will work closely with business units to understand contractual needs, mitigate risks, and maintain an organized and accessible repository of all agreements. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional to play a key role in contract governance within a growing enterprise in Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire contract lifecycle, from drafting and negotiation to execution and archiving.
• Review and analyze contracts to identify potential risks and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Develop and maintain standardized contract templates and clauses.
• Manage contract databases and ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external legal counsel on contractual matters.

Requirements

• A relevant legal qualification (e.g., LLB) or significant experience in contract management.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience specifically in contract drafting, review, and management.
• Strong understanding of contract law principles.
• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Professional development opportunities focused on contract law and management.
• A collaborative team environment contributing to robust legal operations in Soweto .