About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including but not limited to sales contracts, vendor agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and service agreements.
- Ensure that contracts comply with company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards,
and revise contracts as necessary.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and legal counsels to ensure that final draft contracts are
agreed upon by all parties, routed for approval, and executed in a timely manner.
- Prepare and update inventory of contracts and agreements of the Company, ensuring that all
contracts are accurately documented, stored, and easily accessible.
- Maintain an updated contract tracker to ensure that all contracts are within Contract Management radar, and provide effective communications to all stakeholders about the status of all active contracts.
- Manage contract lifecycle, including contract initiation, execution, performance monitoring, and
contract renewal or termination.
- Develop and maintain contract templates, standard operating procedures, and contract
management tools.
- Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations to mitigate contractual risks.
- Monitor contract compliance and performance, and enforce contract terms as needed.
- Stay up-to-date on changes in contract law, regulations, and industry trends.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Member of the IBP in good standing
- Banking experience (at least 2-5 years experience as a Lawyer)
- Demonstrated experience in contract administration or a related field, with at least 5 years of
relevant experience.
- Strong understanding of contract management principles and practices.
- Familiarity with legal aspects of contracting including reading and interpreting contracts and related documentation, ability to prepare amendments, and ability to explain to stakeholders the specifics of the contracts.
- Proficiency in contract review, negotiation, and administration, with a keen eye for detail in contract documentation.
- Familiarity with contract management software.