Real Estate Legal Contract Manager

Avatar Advisory - Avatar Human Capital; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic real estate company in Johannesburg is seeking a Legal Contract Manager to oversee drafting, reviewing, and negotiating property-related contracts. The role requires strong legal knowledge and the ability to manage all aspects of contract lifecycle while ensuring compliance with laws. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Law or related fields, and at least 5 years of experience in contract management. This position offers an opportunity to engage with various stakeholders and significantly impact the company's legal operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in real estate contract management or property legal administration.
• Strong knowledge of commercial and residential property law.
• Experience with lease agreements and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage property-related contracts.
• Work with legal advisors and property managers on contract execution.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and company policies.

Skills

Legal and contractual risk management

Stakeholder engagement and negotiation

High-level written and verbal communication

Organisational mindset

Problem-solving ability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Property Studies, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

A dynamic real estate company is seeking a Legal Contract Manager that will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing all property-related contracts to ensure legal compliance, risk mitigation, and alignment with business objectives. The Legal Contract Manager will closely work with legal advisors, property managers, leasing teams, and external stakeholders.

Skills & Competencies

• Legal and contractual risk management
• Stakeholder engagement and negotiation
• High-level written and verbal communication
• Organisational and deadline-driven mindset
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability

Key Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Property Studies, or related field
• 5+ years’ experience in real estate contract management or property legal administration
• Strong knowledge of commercial and residential property law
• Experience with lease agreements, conveyancing processes, and compliance requirements
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail and contract risk awareness
• Strong Proficiency in MS Office and contract management systems
• Excellent attention to detail and numerate accuracy

KPI's

• Identifies business objectives of direct sales, licensing, consulting transactions, related issues, and facilitates risk/benefit analysis.
• Reviews, drafts and negotiates major account agreements, consulting agreements, special licensing, non-disclosure agreements, terms and amendments for customers
• Drives contract lifecycle from drafting through completion of the negotiation process, and/or contract execution.
• Manages contract change control process and related correspondence requiring legal input.
• Drafts, manages, distributes, responds to, or analyses Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ) or customer terms & conditions as needed.
• Maintains a deep understanding of Real Estate Company contract templates, contracts policy, legal risk and liability, and company position on various matters.
• Prepares contracts for internal review and approval and ensures compliance with company policies as well as applicable laws or regulations.
• Interprets contracts and advises sales / consulting managers on contractual responsibilities.
• Translates complex commercial/legal scenarios into simple language and action plans.
• May mentor and train less experienced contract professionals.
• May work under the direction of other department staff (particularly Real Estate Company Regional Offices) or directly with business stakeholders
• Support the Real Estate Company Regional Offices / business stakeholders on sales-related projects