Legal Officer - Contracts
Core
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts to ensure legal compliance and manage contractual risks for the organization.
Role type
Legal Officer specializing in contract management
Builds
Operational contractual framework and risk mitigation strategies
Domain
Legal / Contract Law
Required skills
Contract drafting, contract negotiation, contract review, South African contract law knowledge, contract repository management, dispute resolution, external counsel liaison
Preferred skills
Contract management software proficiency, stakeholder communication
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial contracts including supplier agreements, service contracts, and NDAs; Ensure all contracts are compliant with South African law and company policies; Maintain a central repository of all executed contracts and monitor key dates and obligations; Provide guidance to business units on contractual terms and risk mitigation; Assist in resolving contractual disputes and advise on appropriate legal strategies; Liaise with external legal counsel on complex contractual matters