Commercial Attorney; Associate – Procurement

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Location: Observatory, Cape Town

Job Type: Full-Time | Hybrid

Level: Associate

• LLB (or equivalent legal degree) and admitted attorney
• Minimum 3 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in a commercial legal environment
• Strong commercial contracting expertise
• Demonstrated experience negotiating and reviewing procurement contracts (with a focus on indirect procurement), including supplier paper and customer contracts
• Proven track record drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements
• Experience supporting procurement teams and working with contract playbooks, approval thresholds, and escalation frameworks (advantageous)
• Strong interest in AI and legal technology for contract review, extraction, and drafting
• Based in Cape Town or willing to relocate within one month of securing the role
• Mature team player with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, with a strong focus on indirect procurement and supplier contracts
• Ensure contractual compliance with legal requirements, internal policies, and relevant regulatory or industry standards
• Identify and assess legal risks and provide practical, business-focused risk mitigation advice
• Analyse complex legal issues and provide clear, commercially sound guidance
• Collaborate effectively within a legal team supporting high-volume, fast-paced contract review environments
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving capability and strategic thinking
• Manage multiple priorities efficiently in a dynamic environment

Morae is committed to Employment Equity and transformation. Candidates from designated groups are encouraged to apply in line with our EE objectives.

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