Remote Contract Lawyer — High-Volume Drafting & Negotiation

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

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.