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Senior Commercial Counsel (Contract) - Fully Remote
Senior Commercial Counsel (Contract) - Fully RemoteCognia Law • WorkFromHome, Gauteng, South Africa
Senior Commercial Counsel (Contract) - Fully Remote

Senior Commercial Counsel (Contract) - Fully Remote

Cognia Law • WorkFromHome, Gauteng, South Africa
20 hours ago
Job type
  • Remote
Job description

Senior Commercial Counsel (Contract) - Fully Remote

Role Purpose : We have an exciting new opportunity at Cognia, where we're supporting a major international technology company to bring on an experienced Senior Technology Counsel for a high-impact contract engagement.

The role is fully remote, full-time at 40 hours per week, and requires an immediate start. The initial term is three months, with strong potential for a further three-month extension, offering a rare chance to step into a fast‑paced global environment and make an immediate impact.

Role Responsibilities

  • Negotiate, draft, and manage a wide range of technology agreements, including software licensing, SaaS, PaaS / IaaS, hardware supply, technology development, support and maintenance contracts.
  • Attend negotiations when needed and highlight key legal and commercial risks in both upstream and downstream contexts.
  • Review public tender and bid documentation, prepare bid responses and contractual deviations, and elevate legal recommendations to senior management.
  • Prepare legal analysis, executive summaries, and risk assessments to support business decisions prior to contract signature.
  • Provide clear, commercially grounded legal advice on business opportunities and strategic initiatives.
  • Support contract management post‑signature, including interpreting signed agreements, preparing amendments or change documentation, and advising on contractual obligations.
  • Investigate and manage customer complaints and claims, including assessing merit and guiding settlement strategies.
  • Provide practical, solutions‑focused advice to internal stakeholders across the supported business unit.

Requirements

  • BCom Law, LLB, LLM, or equivalent legal qualification.
  • 7‑10 years' PQE, ideally gained in a law firm or an international in‑house legal team.
  • Strong experience in technology contracting, including :
  • Software licences
  • SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS agreements
  • Hardware supply contracts
  • Technology development agreements
  • Support and maintenance arrangements
  • Seniority level

    Mid‑Senior level

    Employment type

    Contract

    Job function

    Other

    Industries

    IT Services and IT Consulting

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