Job Description

A dynamic real estate company is seeking a Legal Contract Manager that will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing all property-related contracts to ensure legal compliance, risk mitigation, and alignment with business objectives. The Legal Contract Manager will closely work with legal advisors, property managers, leasing teams, and external stakeholders.
Skills & Competencies
Legal and contractual risk management
Stakeholder engagement and negotiation
High-level written and verbal communication
Organisational and deadline-driven mindset
Problem-solving and decision-making ability
Key Requirements
Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Law, Property Studies, or related field
5+ years' experience in real estate contract management or property legal administration
Strong knowledge of commercial and residential property law
Experience with lease agreements, conveyancing processes, and compliance requirements
Excellent negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills
Strong attention to detail and contract risk awareness
Strong Proficiency in MS Office and contract management systems
Excellent attention to detail and numerate accuracy
KPi's:

• 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 Real Estate 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 Real Estate Company Regional Offices) or directly with business stakeholders
Support the Real Estate Company Regional Offices / business stakeholders on sales-related projects

Skills Required