Remote Contract Specialist

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Global reach

Competitive salary

Learning support

Advanced legal tech

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Contract Specialist to join its legal team. You will draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, ensuring alignment with policies and business objectives in a fully remote setting.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in contract drafting and negotiation, strong IP knowledge, and proficiency with DocuSign, Teams, and Slack. This role offers global collaboration and significant autonomy in a distributed workforce.

Qualifications

• LLB degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• Minimum 4 years of contract drafting, review, and negotiation.
• Strong understanding of contract law, commercial terms, and IP rights.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with contract management software and digital collaboration tools (DocuSign, Teams, Slack).
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, service agreements, NDAs, and licensing agreements.
• Ensure contracts align with company policies, legal requirements, and business objectives.
• Manage the contract lifecycle from creation to termination.
• Collaborate with Sales, Procurement, Marketing to understand contract needs and provide timely support.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks.
• Maintain a centralized contract management system and ensure its accuracy.
• Provide guidance on contract interpretation and compliance matters.
• Stay updated on relevant legal developments affecting contract law.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Contract review

IP rights

Analytical thinking

Remote collaboration

Communication

Education

LLB degree

Tools

DocuSign

Teams

Slack

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a fast-paced e-commerce innovator, is seeking a highly detail-oriented and experienced Remote Contract Specialist to join their legal team. This fully remote position is ideal for a legal professional who excels in contract drafting, review, and management, with a strong understanding of commercial agreements and intellectual property. You will play a critical role in supporting business operations by ensuring all contracts are legally sound, protect the company's interests, and comply with relevant regulations. The ideal candidate is proactive, possesses excellent analytical skills, and can effectively manage a high volume of contracts in a distributed work environment. Our client is committed to fostering a culture of collaboration and efficiency, leveraging technology to ensure seamless communication and workflow for its remote workforce. This role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to impact the company's growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, service agreements, NDAs, and licensing agreements.
• Ensure contracts align with company policies, legal requirements, and business objectives.
• Manage the contract lifecycle, from creation and execution to amendment and termination.
• Collaborate closely with internal departments (e.g., Sales, Procurement, Marketing) to understand contract needs and provide timely support.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks.
• Maintain a centralized contract management system and ensure its accuracy.
• Provide guidance on contract interpretation and compliance matters.
• Stay updated on relevant legal developments affecting contract law.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in contract drafting, review, and negotiation, preferably in-house or at a law firm specializing in commercial contracts.
• Strong understanding of contract law, commercial terms, and intellectual property rights.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in contract management software and digital collaboration tools (e.g., DocuSign, Teams, Slack).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a remote setting.
• Proactive and client-service oriented mindset.
• Must have a dedicated home office environment with a reliable internet connection.

Benefits

• Fully remote working opportunity with global reach.
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Chance to work with a dynamic and innovative company.
• Professional development and continuous learning support.
• Access to advanced legal technology platforms.
• Collaborative remote team environment.