Remote Legal Counsel - Contract Specialist

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Legal Counsel (contracts). You will independently manage the full lifecycle of commercial agreements, aligning them with company strategy and risk appetite while collaborating with internal teams and external partners from anywhere in South Africa.

Responsibilities include drafting, negotiating, and managing vendor and service contracts, plus providing expert guidance on interpretation, risk, and compliance.

Qualifikationen

• Admitted attorney with at least 5 years focused on commercial contracts.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills with attention to risk.
• Experience using legal tech platforms for contract management and remote work.

Aufgaben

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage high volumes of complex commercial contracts.
• Provide expert contract interpretation, risk assessment and compliance guidance.
• Develop and maintain standardized contract templates and playbooks for consistency.
• Collaborate with business units to deliver tailored legal solutions.

Kenntnisse

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Risk mitigation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

Admitted Attorney

Tools

Contract management software

Remote collaboration tools

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Remote Legal Counsel with a specialization in contracts to join their fully remote legal department. This position requires a proactive individual who can manage the full lifecycle of commercial agreements, ensuring they align with company strategy and risk appetite. You will work independently, leveraging technology to collaborate with internal teams and external partners, all while enjoying the flexibility of working from home. This is an outstanding chance to hone your expertise in contract law within a supportive, geographically dispersed team, contributing significantly to the company's commercial operations from any location in South Africa .

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a high volume of complex commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, partnership deals, and service contracts.
• Provide expert legal advice on contract interpretation, risk assessment, and compliance.
• Develop and maintain standardized contract templates and playbooks to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with business units to understand their needs and provide tailored legal solutions.
• Monitor contract performance and advise on potential disputes or breaches.
• Ensure all contracts comply with relevant South African laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 5 years of experience specifically focused on commercial contracts .
• Deep understanding of contract drafting, negotiation strategies, and risk mitigation.
• Proficiency in utilizing legal tech platforms for contract management and remote collaboration.
• Excellent communication, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage priorities effectively, and meet tight deadlines in a remote setting.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and advising business stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Professional development opportunities and support for continuing legal education.
• Opportunity to work on impactful contracts for a growing organization.
• A collaborative virtual team environment that values autonomy and expertise.