Senior Legal Practitioner

AVBOB South Africa; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

AVBOB South Africa is seeking a proactive Legal practitioner to join the dynamic legal team. You will manage the full contract lifecycle from drafting and reviewing to execution, compliance, and archiving, ensuring alignment with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

The role requires a strong legal background, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Strong legal background with experience in contract drafting and review.
• Ability to manage the full contract lifecycle from drafting to archiving.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent research and advisory capabilities on contractual matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full contract lifecycle, from initiation and drafting through execution, renewals, and archiving.
• Ensure all contracts comply with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies to mitigate legal risk.
• Maintain an accurate, organized contract database and filing system, ensuring timely uploading and capturing of all agreements.
• Diaries and monitors key contract dates and milestones, issuing timely reminders to stakeholders.
• Prepare and present contract status reports, renewals, and compliance metrics for senior management.
• Draft, review, and update contract templates and legal documents in collaboration with the Senior Legal Specialist.
• Conduct legal research and support small legal projects as needed.
• Assist with the preparation and finalization of Service Level Agreements (SLAs), confidentiality agreements, and tender contracts.
• Participate in internal client meetings and provide legal advisory on contractual and legislative matters.
• Support audit and reporting functions related to contracts and their proper authorization.
• Assist the legal team with daily administrative tasks and stay updated on relevant legislative changes impacting contracts.

Skills

Contract management

Legal drafting

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Independent work

Job description

We are looking for a proactive Legal practitioner to join our dynamic legal team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the full contract lifecycle from drafting and reviewing to execution, compliance, and archiving. You will play a key role in ensuring all legal agreements align with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices. This position requires a strong legal background, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently within a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.

You will be working for a company that is over 100 years old with strong values. In return for your services, you will be paid a competitive remuneration package. You will be working for an organization that values employee development and rewards excellent performance.

Your Responsibilities Will Include The Following

• Manage the full contract lifecycle, from initiation and drafting through execution, renewals, and archiving.
• Ensure all contracts comply with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies to mitigate legal risk.
• Maintain an accurate, organized contract database and filing system, ensuring timely uploading and capturing of all agreements.
• Diarise and monitor key contract dates and milestones, issuing timely reminders to stakeholders.
• Prepare and present contract status reports, renewals, and compliance metrics for senior management.
• Draft, review, and update contract templates and legal documents in collaboration with the Senior Legal Specialist.
• Conduct legal research and support small legal projects as needed.
• Assist with the preparation and finalization of Service Level Agreements (SLAs), confidentiality agreements, and tender contracts.
• Participate in internal client meetings and provide legal advisory on contractual and legislative matters.
• Support audit and reporting functions related to contracts and their proper authorization.
• Assist the legal team with daily administrative tasks and stay updated on relevant legislative changes impacting contracts.