Legal Counsel - Commercial Contracts

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Legal Counsel with a focus on commercial contracts to join our industrial client in Klerksdorp. This hybrid role combines in-office engagement with remote flexibility, supporting business units across South Africa and the North West region with contract drafting, review, and negotiation.

You will advise on contractual rights and risks, ensure compliance with corporate policies and industry standards, manage the contract lifecycle, and collaborate with external

Qualifications

• LLB degree or equivalent.
• Admission as SA Attorney or Advocate.
• Minimum 5 years in commercial contract law.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex agreements.
• Strong understanding of contract and corporate law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently in a hybrid role.
• Experience in industrial/manufacturing sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts (supply, service, partnership, NDAs).
• Advise on contractual rights, obligations, and risks.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Manage contract lifecycle from initiation to renewal.
• Conduct legal research and provide issue analysis.
• Support contract management best practices development.
• Liaise with external counsel on complex matters.
• Maintain organized contract records.
• Identify potential legal risks and mitigation strategies.

Skills

Contract law

Commercial contracts

Legal research

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Legal research tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent industrial group with operations across South Africa, is seeking a skilled Legal Counsel with a strong focus on commercial contracts. This hybrid role will be based in Klerksdorp, offering a combination of in-office engagement and remote flexibility. You will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, ensuring legal compliance and protecting the company's interests. This position requires a proactive individual with excellent contract management skills and a solid understanding of commercial law. Join a growing organization where your legal expertise will be critical to supporting business objectives within the North West province and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial contracts, including supply agreements, service agreements, partnership agreements, and NDAs.
• Advise business units on contractual rights, obligations, and risks.
• Ensure all contracts comply with company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards.
• Manage the contract lifecycle, from initiation and negotiation to execution and renewal.
• Conduct legal research and provide analysis on relevant commercial law issues.
• Assist in the development and implementation of contract management best practices.
• Liaise with external counsel on complex contractual matters when necessary.
• Support the legal department in various corporate and commercial law initiatives.
• Maintain organized and accurate contract records.
• Proactively identify potential legal risks within commercial relationships and advise on mitigation strategies.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or equivalent qualification.
• Admission as an Attorney or Advocate in South Africa.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in commercial contract law.
• Proven expertise in drafting, negotiating, and managing complex commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of contract law, corporate law, and business principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a significant workload in a hybrid environment.
• Proficiency in legal research and standard office software.
• Experience in the industrial or manufacturing sector is an advantage.
• Must be willing to work a hybrid schedule based in Klerksdorp.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.
• Professional growth opportunities within a leading industrial group.
• Engage with diverse and challenging commercial agreements.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment in Klerksdorp.
• Contribute directly to the success of operations in the North West.
• Standard employee benefits package.
• Exposure to various facets of business law.