Legal Counsel - Contracts & Procurement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a client in Kimberley to recruit a skilled Legal Counsel focused on contracts and procurement. You will draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, advise on procurement compliance, and manage contractual relationships to mitigate risk.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities to influence strategic procurement initiatives. The ideal candidate is an Admitted Attorney with 5+ years in commercial contracts and procurement law, possessing

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with at least 5 years post-qualification experience focused on commercial contracts and procurement law.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts including supplier agreements, service contracts, and NDAs.
• Advise on procurement policies and procedures ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.
• Manage contractual relationships and provide guidance on contract interpretation and disputes.
• Conduct legal risk assessments for new and existing contracts.
• Support the procurement team in tender processes and supplier selection from a legal perspective.
• Ensure contracts align with the company's strategic objectives and risk appetite.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Procurement law

Risk assessment

Legal advice

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Legal Counsel with a strong focus on Contracts and Procurement to join their legal team in Kimberley . This vital role involves providing expert legal advice and support on all aspects of commercial contracting, procurement processes, and supply chain agreements. You will work closely with procurement, finance, and operational teams to ensure that all contractual arrangements are legally sound, commercially viable, and mitigate risk. The ideal candidate will possess excellent drafting and negotiation skills, a thorough understanding of commercial law, and the ability to manage a demanding workload within a dynamic business environment, with the advantage of a hybrid work arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including supplier agreements, service contracts, and NDAs.
• Advise on procurement policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Manage contractual relationships and provide guidance on contract interpretation and disputes.
• Conduct legal risk assessments for new and existing contracts.
• Support the procurement team in tender processes and supplier selection from a legal perspective.
• Ensure contracts align with the company's strategic objectives and risk appetite.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience, with a significant focus on commercial contracts and procurement law.
• Demonstrated experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of supply chain management, risk assessment, and corporate governance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in contract law.
• Hybrid work model offering a flexible work-life balance in Kimberley .
• Exposure to significant commercial transactions and strategic procurement initiatives.