Senior Legal Advisor (Commercial Contracts)

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Bonuses

Career progression

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Legal Advisor to join the legal department in Sandton, Gauteng. The role focuses on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial contracts and advising on associated legal risks, supporting multiple business units, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate is an admitted attorney with at least 6 years post-qualification experience, strong negotiation skills, and a track record in high-value contract matters, including cross-border

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with at least 6 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong emphasis on commercial contract law.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating high-value, complex commercial agreements.
• In-depth knowledge of South African contract law and commercial regulations.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements including service, supply, partnership, and licensing agreements.
• Provide strategic legal advice on contractual matters to senior management and stakeholders.
• Assess and mitigate legal risks associated with contracts.
• Develop and implement standard contract templates and playbooks.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
• Manage the contract lifecycle from negotiation to execution and termination.
• Liaise with external counsel on specialized matters as needed.
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions on commercial law issues.
• Contribute to improvement of legal processes and contract management systems.

Skills

Commercial contract law

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Legal risk assessment

Cross-border transactions

Education

Admitted Attorney

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent diversified conglomerate, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Legal Advisor to join their legal department in Sandton, Gauteng . This role will focus on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide array of complex commercial contracts and advising on associated legal risks. You will play a key role in supporting various business units, ensuring legal compliance and the protection of the company's interests. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commercial acumen, excellent negotiation skills, and a proven ability to manage complex contractual relationships. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned legal professional to contribute to a leading organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including service agreements, supply agreements, partnership agreements, and licensing agreements.
• Provide strategic legal advice on contractual matters to senior management and business stakeholders.
• Assess and mitigate legal risks associated with contractual arrangements.
• Develop and implement standard contract templates and playbooks.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Manage the contract lifecycle, from negotiation through execution and termination.
• Liaise with external counsel on specialized legal matters as needed.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions on commercial law issues.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes and contract management systems.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 6 years of post-qualification experience, with a strong emphasis on commercial contract law.
• Demonstrated expertise in drafting and negotiating high-value, complex commercial agreements.
• In-depth knowledge of South African contract law and commercial regulations.
• Experience in advising on cross-border transactions is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to provide practical, commercially-focused legal advice.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Experience within a corporate legal department or major law firm is preferred.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary package, comprehensive medical aid, a generous provident fund, and performance-related bonuses. You will have access to excellent professional development opportunities and career progression within a leading corporate group. The hybrid work arrangement provides flexibility and promotes work-life integration. Join our respected legal team in Sandton, Gauteng , and play a pivotal role in shaping the commercial landscape of our organization. This position offers significant responsibility and the chance to work on impactful legal matters.