Senior Legal Advisor - Contract Law

Placements24; Durban; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Jornada completa

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Hybrid work model

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a seasoned Senior Legal Advisor with extensive contract law experience. The role follows a hybrid work arrangement, combining remote work with essential in-office collaboration.

You will draft, review, and advise on a broad spectrum of commercial contracts, ensuring legal compliance and risk mitigation across the organization. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years post-qualification experience, strong drafting and negotiating skills, and the ability

Formación

• Admitted Attorney with 7+ years post-qualification experience in contract law.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Strong knowledge of South African contract law and related legislation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts to non-legal professionals.
• Hybrid work experience or willingness to work in a hybrid model in Durban.

Responsabilidades

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts such as service, supply, and partnership agreements.
• Provide expert legal advice on contracts, obligations, risks and liabilities.
• Ensure contracts comply with laws, regulations and company policies.
• Develop and maintain standard contract templates and clauses.
• Advise business units on contract interpretation and dispute resolution.
• Conduct legal research on contract law issues.
• Manage the contract lifecycle from initiation to renewal.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align contracts with business needs.
• Assist in developing and implementing contract management processes.
• Stay updated on changes in contract law and their business implications.

Conocimientos

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Contract law

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a leading enterprise based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal , is looking for a seasoned Senior Legal Advisor with extensive experience in Contract Law. This role offers a Hybrid work arrangement, combining the benefits of remote work with essential in-office collaboration. You will be instrumental in drafting, reviewing, and advising on a broad spectrum of commercial contracts, ensuring legal compliance and mitigating risks for the organization. This position requires a meticulous, business-oriented legal professional who can provide strategic counsel and support to various departments. Join a dynamic team and contribute to the legal integrity of a prominent organization in Durban .

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts, including but not limited to service agreements, supply agreements, and partnership agreements.
• Provide expert legal advice on contractual obligations, risks, and liabilities.
• Ensure all contracts comply with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Develop and maintain standard contract templates and clauses.
• Advise business units on contract interpretation and dispute resolution.
• Conduct legal research on specific contract law issues.
• Manage the contract lifecycle from initiation to execution and renewal.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into legally sound contracts.
• Assist in the development and implementation of contract management processes.
• Stay updated on changes in contract law and their implications for the business.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 7 years of post-qualification experience, specializing in contract law.
• Proven expertise in drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Thorough understanding of South African contract law and related commercial legislation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Strong ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and concisely to non-legal professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Experience working within a Hybrid model is essential for this role.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and legal precision.
• Proactive and able to work independently, as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Must be available for a Hybrid work arrangement in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal .

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, excellent medical aid and retirement benefits, and opportunities for continuous professional development. You will work in a stimulating environment with exposure to significant commercial transactions and enjoy the flexibility of a Hybrid work model. Join our client in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal , and play a pivotal role in shaping their contractual frameworks and safeguarding their business interests.