Senior Commercial Contracts Counsel - Hybrid Role

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Professional growth opportunities

Exposure to diverse legal challenges

Collaborative environment

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Leave days as per policy

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a diligent Legal Advisor to join our legal department in George, Western Cape. The role combines office collaboration with remote flexibility to support contractual compliance and risk mitigation.

You will draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, advise stakeholders on terms and obligations, and ensure documentation aligns with SA law. A strong contract-law background with 5+ years PQE is essential.

Qualifications

• LLB degree or equivalent required.
• Admission as an Attorney or Advocate.
• Minimum 5 years post-qualification with commercial contract focus.
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex contracts.
• Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in legal research and case law analysis.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts and agreements.
• Advise stakeholders on contractual terms, risks, and obligations.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and legal/regulatory requirements.
• Conduct legal research on contract-related issues and business operations.
• Assist in dispute resolution and pre-litigation matters.
• Maintain and update contract management systems.
• Support the legal team on ad-hoc projects and templates development.
• Ensure all legal documentation complies with South African law.

Skills

Contract law

Commercial contracts

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Education

LLB degree or equivalent

Job description

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a diligent Legal Advisor to join our legal department in George, Western Cape. The role combines office collaboration with remote flexibility to support contractual compliance and risk mitigation.

You will draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, advise stakeholders on terms and obligations, and ensure documentation aligns with SA law. A strong contract-law background with 5+ years PQE is essential.