Job Description
About the Role
The Hiring House is seeking an experienced and skilled Legal Contract Manager to join their team in Gauteng. As a key member of the contract management department, you will be responsible for ensuring that all contractual agreements are properly reviewed, drafted, and negotiated to protect the company’s interests. You will also provide expert advice on contractual matters to sales and consulting managers, and work closely with business stakeholders to drive contract lifecycle management.
Key Responsibilities
- Identifies business objectives of direct sales, licensing, consulting transactions, related issues, and facilitates risk/benefit analysis.
- Reviews, drafts and negotiates major account agreements, consulting agreements, special licensing, non-disclosure agreements, terms and amendments for customers.
- Drives contract lifecycle from drafting through completion of the negotiation process, and/or contract execution.
- Manages contract change control process and related correspondence requiring legal input.
- Drafts, manages, distributes, responds to, or analyses Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ) or customer terms & conditions as needed.
- Maintains a deep understanding of the company’s contract templates, contracts policy, legal risk and liability, and company position on various matters.
- Prepares contracts for internal review and approval and ensures compliance with company policies as well as applicable laws or regulations.
- Interprets contracts and advises sales / consulting managers on contractual responsibilities.
- Translates complex commercial/legal scenarios into simple language and action plans.
- May mentor and train less experienced contract professionals.
- May work under the direction of other department staff or directly with business stakeholders.
- Supports the company’s Regional Offices / business stakeholders on sales-related projects.
Requirements
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Negotiation and leasing skills.
- Dynamic and enthusiastic attitude.
- Ability to interact professionally with tenants and clients.
- Competent time management skills.
- Professional attitude and capability, personal initiative, and ability to work under pressure.
- Transparent honesty, reliability, positive attitude, lead by example, assertive communication, sensitivity to client and staff requirements.
Qualifications
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- Relevant LLB degree or similar legal qualification
Salary & Benefits
Not specified in the original job description.
How to Apply
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About Other Legal Jobs in Gauteng
In the Gauteng province, the legal profession is a common career path for individuals seeking a challenging and rewarding role. Generally, this field is expected to continue growing in demand as companies require more skilled professionals to navigate complex regulatory environments.
Typically, salaries for legal positions in Gauteng vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. While it’s difficult to provide an exact salary range, broad estimates suggest that junior legal professionals can expect to earn between R400 000 to R700 000 per annum, while senior roles may fetch upwards of R1 million to R2.5 million per year. However, these figures are subject to significant variation and should be taken as rough estimates.
Common skills required for careers in the legal profession include strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication and writing skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of laws and regulations. Other essential skills often include project management, time management, and collaboration with colleagues from diverse backgrounds. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is also highly valued.
The legal profession is often employed by various industries, including financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and government institutions. In these sectors, lawyers play a critical role in advising on regulatory compliance, drafting contracts and agreements, and providing counsel on complex business matters.
Career development opportunities are abundant for those pursuing careers in the legal profession. Typically, junior lawyers can expect to progress to more senior roles within 5-10 years of experience, with potential specializations in areas such as corporate law, intellectual property law, or labor law. With experience and further education, professionals may also consider entering academia, entrepreneurship, or leadership positions.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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