Senior Commercial Contracts Manager

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work benefits

Medical and retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Legal Counsel specializing in Commercial Contracts to join their virtual legal team. This entirely remote role serves professionals across South Africa, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements to protect our client's business interests.

The ideal candidate is an admitted attorney with 8+ years of experience in commercial contract law, excels in high-value negotiations, and can work independently in a remote setting while communicating

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with 8+ years of experience in commercial contract law.
• Extensive experience drafting and negotiating high-value commercial contracts.
• Strong understanding of South African contract law and regulatory environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for virtual collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts, including MSAs, NDAs, and partnership agreements.
• Advise stakeholders on contractual risks, obligations, and mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain standardized contract templates and playbooks.
• Manage the contract lifecycle from initiation through renewal.
• Provide guidance on compliance related to contractual terms and conditions.
• Stay abreast of legal and regulatory changes impacting commercial agreements.

Skills

Admitted Attorney

Commercial contract law

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Job description

Remote Legal Counsel - Commercial Contracts

Our client is seeking a seasoned Remote Legal Counsel specializing in Commercial Contracts to join their forward-thinking legal team. This role is entirely remote , offering unparalleled flexibility to professionals across South Africa. You will be instrumental in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide array of commercial agreements, ensuring that our client's business interests are robustly protected. This position requires a strategic thinker with excellent commercial acumen and a deep understanding of contract law principles. The ideal candidate thrives in a virtual environment, possesses exceptional communication skills, and is committed to delivering high-quality legal services with precision and efficiency. This is a significant opportunity to make a substantial impact without the constraints of a physical office location.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Remote Legal Counsel specializing in Commercial Contracts to join their forward-thinking legal team. This role is entirely remote , offering unparalleled flexibility to professionals across South Africa. You will be instrumental in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide array of commercial agreements, ensuring that our client's business interests are robustly protected. This position requires a strategic thinker with excellent commercial acumen and a deep understanding of contract law principles. The ideal candidate thrives in a virtual environment, possesses exceptional communication skills, and is committed to delivering high-quality legal services with precision and efficiency. This is a significant opportunity to make a substantial impact without the constraints of a physical office location.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts , including master service agreements, NDAs, and partnership agreements.
• Advise business stakeholders on contractual risks, obligations, and mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain standardized contract templates and playbooks.
• Manage the contract lifecycle, from initiation through execution and renewal.
• Provide guidance on compliance related to contractual terms and conditions.
• Stay abreast of legal and regulatory changes impacting commercial agreements.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 8 years of experience in commercial contract law.
• Extensive experience in drafting and negotiating high-value commercial contracts.
• Strong understanding of South African contract law and related regulatory environments.
• Exceptional analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage a high volume of work independently in a remote setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective virtual collaboration.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive remote work benefits package, including medical and retirement.
• Significant autonomy and flexibility in managing your workload.
• Access to cutting-edge legal technology and collaboration tools.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse range of innovative projects and international clients.