Senior Commercial Contracts Lawyer
Core
Provide high-level advisory services on complex commercial contracts and transactions, structuring deals, mitigating risks, and ensuring legal compliance for diverse clientele.
Role type
Senior Commercial Contracts Lawyer
Builds
Standardized contract templates and best practices for the firm
Domain
Legal services, Commercial Law, South African jurisdiction
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, Legal due diligence, Risk assessment and mitigation, Knowledge of South African contract and company law, Mentoring junior lawyers, Managing high-value commercial disputes
Preferred skills
Analytical problem-solving, Client relationship management, Leadership potential
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts including supply, service, and partnership agreements; Advise clients on contractual risks, liabilities, and compliance; Conduct legal due diligence for corporate transactions and restructurings; Manage a caseload of high-value commercial disputes and negotiations; Mentor junior lawyers and provide guidance on commercial legal matters.
