Legal Engineer & Commercial Contracts Specialist

C40 Cities; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 500 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative legal tech firm is seeking a Legal Engineer & Commercial Contracts Specialist to enhance legal operations for listed companies. This remote role offers flexibility and generous leave, making it perfect for those valuing work-life balance. You will draft and negotiate contracts, advise on tech solutions, and conduct contract analysis to boost compliance. Join a dynamic team that blends legal expertise with technology, providing comprehensive training on proprietary software. If you are ready to transform legal processes and thrive in a flexible environment, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Flexible Hours

Generous Leave

Accelerated Career Progression

Expert Training

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in commercial contracts as in-house legal counsel.
• Strong legal drafting and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Advise on legal process improvements and automation.

Skills

Legal Drafting

Analytical Skills

Contract Negotiation

Legal Process Improvement

Tech-Savvy Mindset

Education

Post-Articles Experience

Tools

Legal Software

Job description

Legal Engineer & Commercial Contracts Specialist

A rapidly growing legal tech and consulting firm is looking for an experienced Legal Engineer & Contracts Specialist to join their team. This remote role offers flexible hours and generous leave, making it ideal for professionals seeking work-life balance. The successful candidate will help transform how listed companies and financial institutions manage legal operations and contracts.

About the Role

The Legal Engineer & Contracts Specialist will:

1. Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts
2. Advise on legal process improvements and automation
3. Configure legal tech solutions and build dynamic contracts
4. Conduct in-depth contract analysis to enhance compliance and business intelligence
5. Collaborate in Agile sprints to develop innovative legal tools

What They’re Looking For

• 7+ years of post-articles experience
• Background as in-house legal counsel, focusing on commercial contracts
• Strong legal drafting and analytical skills
• A methodical and detail-oriented approach
• Tech-savvy mindset, comfortable working with legal software

What Sets Them Apart?

They are a reputable South African legal tech company with over 30 listed clients. Their team blends legal expertise with technology to develop cutting-edge solutions. They provide comprehensive training on proprietary software, enabling employees to build automated contracts, compliance tools, and legal reporting systems—all while enjoying the flexibility to balance career and personal life.

Job Details

Contract Type: FULL_TIME
Focus: Commercial Law
Workplace Type: Remote
Experience Level: Mid Management
Location: Johannesburg
Industry: Legal
Salary: Negotiable
Job Reference: M7YNS4-9E6953E0
Date posted: 4 April 2025
Consultant: Angela Reilly

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