Senior Contracts Lawyer

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary and benefits package

Professional development

Career advancement

Stable employer in Polokwane

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Contracts Lawyer in Polokwane to oversee contract management for major infrastructure projects. You will draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts, provide legal guidance on disputes and risk, and ensure regulatory compliance.

This full-time role collaborates with project management, procurement, and finance teams to drive contract strategy and execution. The ideal candidate is an Admitted Attorney with 8+ years in contract law, preferably with

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 8 years of contract law experience.
• Specialization in construction or infrastructure contracts preferred.
• Deep understanding of South African contract law and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial and construction contracts.
• Provide legal advice on interpretation, disputes, and risk management.
• Ensure contracts comply with relevant laws and regulations.
• Manage the contract lifecycle from initiation to closure.
• Liaise with external counsel on significant matters.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Risk assessment

Legal analysis

Education

Admitted Attorney

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading infrastructure development company in Polokwane , requires a highly experienced Senior Contracts Lawyer to oversee their contract management function. This critical role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex construction and commercial contracts, ensuring legal compliance and mitigating risk. You will work closely with project management, procurement, and finance teams to support the company's substantial development projects. This position offers a significant opportunity to lead contract strategy and execution within a major organisation, based full-time at their offices in Polokwane .

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of complex commercial and construction contracts.


• Provide legal advice on contractual interpretation, disputes, and risk management.


• Ensure contracts comply with all relevant laws and regulations.


• Manage the contract lifecycle from initiation to execution and closure.


• Liaise with external counsel on significant contractual matters.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 8 years of experience, specializing in contract law , preferably with a focus on construction or infrastructure.


• Proven expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.


• Deep understanding of South African contract law and relevant industry regulations.


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Strong ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Excellent salary and benefits package.


• Key role in significant infrastructure projects.


• Professional development and training opportunities.


• Stable and reputable employer in Polokwane .


• Opportunity for career advancement within the company.