Contracts Manager: Legal

Recruiter:

Mindworx Consulting

Job Ref:

CNT000427/TN

Date posted:

Thursday, July 14, 2022

Location:

Durban, South Africa

JOB SUMMARY:
Our client based in Durban is looking for the Contracts Manager: Legal to manage and ensure all contracts and procurement processes are legally sound and protects the Company’s interest

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Key Performance Areas

Draft and expedite the signing off:
a. Commercial contracts, Service Level
Agreements and Addendums
b. Contract amendments and extensions
c. Legal notices to Suppliers
Negotiate contractual terms and conditions with the Service Provider.
Vetting of Commercial contracts and Service Level
Agreements.
Identifying and managing contractual risk management issues.
Reviewing and updating DTPC’s contractual terms and conditions to ensure:
a. it complies to all applicable laws and legislations
b. legally binding
Identify innovative ways to improve the current contract drafting. methodology and style.

Provide legal services and support

Review and provide inputs to Procurement documentation to ensure alignment to the contracting process.
Participate in negotiations regarding the drafting of contracts, service level agreements and addendums.
Identify potential risks and advise on ways to mitigate the risks.
Review the extensions and terminations of contracts and other procurement related agreements to ensure compliance with legislation.
Responding to any legal queries arising from the delivery of goods and/or services and any other contract related issues.
Identify any contractual discrepancy or disputes and facilitate resolution thereof.

Support Project Managers in interpreting the general terms and conditions of contracts, including the application of such conditions.
Provide input for the effective structuring of contracts and business deals.
Liaise with Manager: Legal Services on all matters identified for external legal opinion.
Provide legal input into DTPC Supply Chain Management and Contracts Management policies and procedures in line with relevant laws and regulations.
Provide guidance on contract matters to project managers or other operational staff, including training in contracting practices and procedures.
Develop and implement procedures for contract management and administration in compliance with company policy. As appropriate, contribute to or influence company policies and make recommendations to company policies where applicable.
Conduct compliance audits on identified contracts.
Review and advise draft guarantees supplied by the service providers and tenants.

Qualifications, Knowledge

LLB or Higher Diploma in Commercial Law or equivalent
Knowledge of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations
5 to 9 years’ experience in Contracts or Commercial Law
Being a team player who is able to build relationships and value diversity in business
Ability to network at all levels
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Integrity and discipline
Good organising and planning skills
High level of attention to detail and accuracy

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