Remote Contract Lawyer

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 758,000 - 1,515,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible project-based arrangements

Access to digital tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Contract Lawyer to join a fully remote legal team. You will review, draft, and negotiate a high volume of commercial contracts, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation for multiple business units.

The role requires a strong background in contract law with at least 3 years’ experience, independent work capability in a remote setting, and excellent communication skills for collaboration with internal stakeholders. Flexible project-based arrangements are offered.

Qualifications

• LLB or equivalent legal qualification.
• Admission as an Attorney or Advocate of the High Court of SA preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in contract law with drafting and negotiation.
• Strong understanding of commercial contract principles and SA law.
• Excellent analytical, attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Proficiency with remote collaboration tools and legal software.
• Self-starter with proactive approach and ability to handle high volume work.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts (service agreements, NDAs, vendor and partnership agreements).
• Ensure contracts align with company policies, legal requirements and business objectives.
• Conduct legal research on contract-related issues as needed.
• Manage contract workflows to ensure timely completion and execution.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and address queries.
• Maintain organized records of all contracts and related documentation.
• Identify potential legal risks and liabilities in contract terms.
• Provide clear and concise legal advice on contract matters.
• Adhere to confidentiality and data protection protocols.

Skills

Contract law

Negotiation

Legal research

Remote work

Time management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Education

LLB or equivalent

Admission as Attorney/Advocate (preferred)

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking organization embracing modern work methodologies, is actively seeking a Contract Lawyer to join their fully remote legal team. This position offers the ultimate flexibility, allowing you to work entirely from home. The role will focus on reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a high volume of commercial contracts, ensuring legal compliance and risk mitigation for various business units. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated legal professional with a strong background in contract law and experience managing remote work environments. This is an excellent opportunity for an adaptable lawyer seeking flexible, project-based work with significant autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including service agreements, NDAs, vendor agreements, and partnership agreements.
• Ensure all contracts align with company policies, legal requirements, and business objectives.
• Conduct legal research on specific contract-related issues as needed.
• Manage contract workflows efficiently, ensuring timely completion and execution.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to understand contract requirements and address queries.
• Maintain organized records of all contracts and related documentation.
• Identify and flag potential legal risks and liabilities within contract terms.
• Provide clear and concise legal advice on contract matters.
• Adhere to strict confidentiality and data protection protocols.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• Admission as an Attorney or Advocate of the High Court of South Africa is preferred.
• Proven experience (minimum 3 years) in contract law, with a focus on drafting and negotiation.
• Strong understanding of commercial contract principles and South African legal requirements.
• Excellent analytical, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• Proficiency in using remote collaboration tools and legal software.
• Self-starter with a proactive approach to tasks and challenges.
• Ability to handle a significant volume of work efficiently.

Benefits

This role offers the significant benefit of a fully remote work arrangement, providing unparalleled flexibility and work-life balance. As a contractor, you will receive a competitive hourly or project-based rate commensurate with your experience and skills. Our client provides access to necessary digital tools and platforms to facilitate seamless remote work. This is an ideal opportunity for a skilled lawyer seeking project-based work that allows for autonomy and flexibility, contributing to a dynamic and modern legal support structure from any location. You will be part of a results-driven team that values efficiency and professional delivery.