Job Description

PURPOSE OF JOB
This role will be responsible for drafting, negotiating, structuring, interpreting, executing, and/or administering contractual documents.
Contractual Documents

• 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 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 (particularly the company Regional Offices) or directly with business stakeholders
• Supports the company Regional Offices / business stakeholders on sales-related projects

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE POSITION
Business

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong negotiations and Leasing skills.
• Dynamic and enthusiastic
• The ability to interact professionally with tenants
• Competent time management skills
• Professional attitude and capability and personal initiative
• Be deadline driven

Human Capital

• Transparent honesty.
• Reliability.
• Positive Attitude and highly motivated
• Lead by example.
• Assertive and effective communication.
• Sensitive to client and staff requirements and problems.
• Ability to create a professional office environment
• Organization and planning skills.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Relevant LLB degree or similar legal qualification
• Must be an admitted Attorney
• At least a Minimum 4 - 6 years working experience in the related field
• Strong Proficiency in relevant computer packages (MS Office) and software packages
• Excellent attention to detail and numerate accuracy

Skills Required