Senior Contracts Lawyer - Construction Leadership

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

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