Senior Commercial Contracts Attorney – Drive Growth

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension fund

Medical aid

Job summary

Placements24 in Gauteng is seeking a Commercial Contracts Attorney to strengthen the legal team in Tembisa. The role focuses on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad spectrum of commercial agreements essential for operations.

You will collaborate with business units to align contracts with policies, mitigate risk, and support commercial objectives. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in commercial contract law, strong communication, and analytical skills, and a

Qualifications

• Qualified attorney with at least 5 years of experience in commercial contract law.
• Demonstrated expertise in drafting and negotiating various types of business contracts.
• Strong understanding of South African contract law and business practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of professional integrity and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts, including service and supply agreements.
• Provide legal advice on contractual terms, risks, and compliance to internal stakeholders.
• Manage contract lifecycle, ensuring proper execution, storage, and renewal processes.
• Identify and advise on potential legal risks and liabilities.
• Support business development teams by ensuring terms facilitate negotiations.
• Maintain up-to-date understanding of relevant commercial laws and regulations.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Drafting & negotiation

Contract law (SA)

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Education

Legal qualification (admitted attorney)

Job description

Placements24 in Gauteng is seeking a Commercial Contracts Attorney to strengthen the legal team in Tembisa. The role focuses on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad spectrum of commercial agreements essential for operations.

You will collaborate with business units to align contracts with policies, mitigate risk, and support commercial objectives. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in commercial contract law, strong communication, and analytical skills, and a