Senior Commercial Contracts Counsel (Remote)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Híbrido; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.800.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Remote work

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Retirement plan

Career growth

Resumo da vaga

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a Senior Commercial Contracts Lawyer to manage end-to-end commercial agreements across business units. The role is primarily remote, offering high autonomy to shape legal processes in a fast-growing technology environment.

You will draft, review, negotiate vendor, service, licensing and partnership contracts; advise on risks; develop templates; ensure regulatory compliance; and handle contract lifecycle from renewals to terminations.

Qualificações

• LLB degree or equivalent required.
• Admitted as attorney/advocate in South Africa.
• Minimum 7 years in commercial contract law.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex agreements.
• Strong contract law knowledge and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsabilidades

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Advise on contractual terms, risks, and legal implications.
• Develop and maintain standard contract templates and playbooks.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Manage contract lifecycle including renewals and terminations.
• Conduct legal research on contractual issues.
• Assist in resolving contractual disputes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, procurement, finance).
• Identify opportunities for process improvement in contract management.
• Stay current with developments affecting commercial contracts.

Conhecimentos

Contract law

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Formação

LLB degree

Ferramentas

Contract management software

Descrição da vaga

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a Senior Commercial Contracts Lawyer to manage end-to-end commercial agreements across business units. The role is primarily remote, offering high autonomy to shape legal processes in a fast-growing technology environment.

You will draft, review, negotiate vendor, service, licensing and partnership contracts; advise on risks; develop templates; ensure regulatory compliance; and handle contract lifecycle from renewals to terminations.