Remote Legal Counsel — Contracts & Commercial

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Remote-first culture

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a skilled Legal Counsel specializing in Contracts and Commercial Law for a fully remote role based in South Africa. You will draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, provide strategic contract advice, and protect the company’s interests in SA and internationally.

Strong analytical and negotiation skills are essential for success. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of experience as an admitted attorney, with deep knowledge of SA contract law,

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with 5–7 years of experience focused on commercial contracts.
• Proven ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of South African contract law and commercial practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Capacity to work independently in a remote setting.
• Experience in cross-border transactions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial contracts including supply, service, partnership, distribution, and NDAs.
• Provide expert contract interpretation, performance, and dispute resolution advice.
• Advise on corporate governance, compliance, and risk management for commercial activities.
• Support business development and procurement with timely legal guidance.
• Conduct legal research on relevant commercial laws and regulations.
• Develop and implement standard contract templates and policies.
• Manage contract lifecycles and mitigate obligations and risks.
• Coordinate with external counsel when specialized advice is needed.
• Stay informed on changes in commercial law and best practices.
• Contribute to the efficiency of the legal department.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract review

Negotiation

Legal research

Remote work

Education

Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Tools

Contract management software

Job description

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a skilled Legal Counsel specializing in Contracts and Commercial Law for a fully remote role based in South Africa. You will draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, provide strategic contract advice, and protect the company’s interests in SA and internationally.

Strong analytical and negotiation skills are essential for success. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of experience as an admitted attorney, with deep knowledge of SA contract law,