Legal Contract Manager

21 hours ago

Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa The Focus Group Full time R42 000 - R85 000 per year

The Focus Group Sandton, South Africa 03 December 2025 Mid / Senior 0 - 0 Full Time Cost to Company 4 years - 6 years Skills MS Office Lease Administration Legal Analysis Drafting Contracts Negotiating Legal Compliance Legal Administration Stakeholder Management Collaboration Accuracy Industries Property Legal Asset Management Job Description

Company Overview

We are a leading property management and development organization with a strong presence in the commercial real estate sector. Our focus is on delivering innovative property solutions and exceptional service to clients and stakeholders. We pride ourselves on professionalism, integrity, and creating value through strategic property management and legal compliance.

Purpose of the Role

The Legal Contract Manager will be responsible for drafting, negotiating, structuring, interpreting, executing, and administering contractual documents. This role ensures compliance with company policies and applicable laws while supporting business objectives and mitigating legal risks.

Key Responsibilities

Identify business objectives of direct sales, licensing, and consulting transactions, and facilitate risk/benefit analysis.

Review, draft, and negotiate major account agreements, consulting agreements, special licensing, non-disclosure agreements, and amendments.

Drive the contract lifecycle from drafting through negotiation and execution.

Manage contract change control processes and related correspondence requiring legal input.

Draft, manage, and respond to RFI, RFP, RFQ, or customer terms and conditions as needed.

Maintain a deep understanding of contract templates, policies, legal risks, and company positions.

Prepare contracts for internal review and approval, ensuring compliance with company policies and laws.

Interpret contracts and advise sales/consulting managers on contractual responsibilities.

Translate complex commercial/legal scenarios into clear language and actionable plans.

Mentor and train less experienced contract professionals when required.

Collaborate with regional offices and business stakeholders on sales-related projects.

Skills and Competencies

Business Skills:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong negotiation and leasing skills.

Dynamic, enthusiastic, and deadline driven.

Professional attitude with strong initiative and time management skills.

Human Capital Skills:

Transparent honesty and reliability.

Positive attitude and high motivation.

Ability to lead by example and communicate assertively.

Sensitivity to client and staff requirements.

Strong organizational and planning skills.

Qualifications and Experience

Grade 12 (Matric).

Relevant LLB degree or similar legal qualification.

Must be an admitted Attorney.

Minimum 4–6 years of experience in a related field.

Strong proficiency in MS Office and relevant software packages.

Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.

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