Commercial Attorney - Project Based Opportunity in Cape Town

Overview

Commercial Attorney - Project Based Opportunity in Cape Town. This role offers short-term, project-based assignments through Cognia Law’s Contract Bench, with project durations ranging from 2 weeks to 3 months depending on client needs. We seek professionals with a solid background in commercial contracts who thrive in fast-paced, tech-enabled legal environments and are seeking flexible, contract-based work.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements such as NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, procurement and vendor contracts, service agreements, and licensing arrangements.
• Conducting contract analysis to ensure compliance with legal requirements, internal policies, and industry best practices.
• Identifying legal and commercial risks, advising on mitigation strategies, and ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Supporting contract lifecycle management (CLM) processes, including template optimization, workflow improvements, and document consistency.
• Leveraging AI and legal tech tools to enhance the speed and accuracy of contract review and analysis.
• Collaborating with in-house legal teams, procurement, and other stakeholders to ensure contracts meet operational and strategic needs.
• Assisting with large-scale contract remediation, repapering, or regulatory compliance projects as required.
• Providing clear and concise contract abstraction and summarisation, highlighting key obligations, risks, and opportunities.

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