Legal Counsel - Contracts Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development

Collaborative legal department

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Legal Counsel - Contracts Specialist to join its legal team in a hybrid Soweto setup. You will review, draft, and negotiate a range of commercial agreements while ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.

The ideal candidate is an admitted attorney with 5+ years of post-qualification experience in contract law, capable of managing multiple negotiations and advising stakeholders across the business. The role offers in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with post-qualification experience in contract law.
• Strong drafting and negotiating of commercial agreements.
• Knowledge of contract lifecycle management principles.
• Excellent analytical thinking and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage several negotiations in a hybrid setup.
• Solid written and verbal communication within cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate various commercial contracts, including service agreements, NDAs, and partnership agreements.
• Ensure contracts comply with laws, regulations, and policies.
• Advise stakeholders on terms, risks, and obligations.
• Maintain and manage the contract repository and related docs.
• Identify opportunities to streamline contract processes and templates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide legal support.

Skills

Admitted Attorney

Contract law expertise

Drafting & negotiating contracts

Contract lifecycle management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking in hybrid work

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a meticulous and skilled Legal Counsel - Contracts Specialist to join their legal team. This role adopts a hybrid model, blending remote work flexibility with necessary in-office collaboration in Soweto . You will focus primarily on the review, drafting, and negotiation of a wide array of commercial contracts, ensuring legal compliance and mitigating risk. The ideal candidate possesses strong contractual expertise, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively under pressure. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute significantly to the company's commercial success by providing expert contract management and legal advice within a supportive team structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate various commercial contracts, including service agreements, NDAs, and partnership agreements.
• Ensure all contracts comply with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Advise business stakeholders on contractual terms, risks, and obligations.
• Maintain and manage the company's contract repository and associated documentation.
• Identify opportunities to streamline contract processes and templates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand contract needs and provide legal support.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience, focusing on contract law.
• Strong proficiency in drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements.
• In-depth knowledge of contract lifecycle management principles.
• Excellent analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple contract negotiations simultaneously in a hybrid work environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Opportunities for professional development and skills enhancement.
• A collaborative and supportive legal department.