Legal Counsel - Contracts

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pro-rated salary

Flexible hybrid working

Professional development support

Supportive team environment in Benoni

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, seeks a part-time Legal Counsel specializing in contract law. You will draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements and provide interpretation and risk advice.

This hybrid role offers flexible hours, collaboration with the legal team and business stakeholders, and development opportunities within the South African commercial framework.

Qualifications

• LLB degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in contract law, preferably in-house or at a law firm.
• Strong understanding of South African contract law and commercial principles.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple contract priorities efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial contracts, including supplier agreements, NDAs, and service contracts.
• Provide legal advice on contract interpretation and potential risks.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and company policies in all contractual engagements.
• Assist in developing standardized contract templates and playbooks.
• Manage contract lifecycle processes and maintain accurate contract records.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Contract law understanding

Education

LLB degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Legal Counsel specializing in contract law for a part-time, hybrid role based in Benoni . You will focus on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, ensuring they align with the company's strategic objectives and mitigate legal risks. This position offers the flexibility of a part-time schedule combined with hybrid work arrangements, allowing for effective collaboration with the legal team and business stakeholders in the Gauteng region. The ideal candidate possesses strong commercial acumen and a meticulous approach to contract management.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial contracts, including supplier agreements, NDAs, and service contracts.
• Provide legal advice on contract interpretation and potential risks.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and company policies in all contractual engagements.
• Assist in developing standardized contract templates and playbooks.
• Manage contract lifecycle processes and maintain accurate contract records.

Requirements

• LLB degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in contract law, preferably in-house or at a law firm.
• Strong understanding of South African contract law and commercial principles.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple contract priorities efficiently.

Benefits

• Pro-rated competitive salary based on a part-time schedule.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunity to work on diverse contractual matters.
• Professional development support.
• Supportive team environment in Benoni .