Senior Commercial Contracts Lead - Hybrid (Vereeniging)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive salary with bonuses

Medical aid

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Commercial Contract Specialist to drive drafting, negotiation, and management of commercial contracts in a hybrid work setting. You will advise stakeholders, ensure legal compliance, and manage the contract lifecycle across procurement, sales and operations.

Strong analytical skills and a background in manufacturing or industry are advantageous. The role offers a challenging career path within a well‑established industrial company, with

Qualifications

• LLB or equivalent required with minimum 5 years in commercial contract law.
• Proven track record drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of contract law principles and risk mitigation.
• Excellent communication, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with contract management software in a corporate setting.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate diverse commercial contracts (supply, service, NDAs).
• Advise stakeholders on terms, risks and obligations.
• Ensure compliance with policies and applicable laws.
• Manage contract lifecycle including renewals and amendments.
• Maintain contract repository and drive standardization.
• Support senior counsel on complex issues and disputes.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Education

LLB

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Commercial Contract Specialist to drive drafting, negotiation, and management of commercial contracts in a hybrid work setting. You will advise stakeholders, ensure legal compliance, and manage the contract lifecycle across procurement, sales and operations.

Strong analytical skills and a background in manufacturing or industry are advantageous. The role offers a challenging career path within a well‑established industrial company, with