SNR Procurement Lawyer
Exigent Group Limited, South Africa
Job Description
Exigent is transforming the way legal services are offered by leveraging the power of technology and data that’s locked in contracts and processes. But the data is the cornerstone; it is the people of Exigent that bring this vision to life. We combine the best of tech with smartest legal and financial brains to cultivate a revolution in the legal industry. Intelligent thinking underpins all our solutions from contract management to business analytics tools and legal services.
Come and learn more about the Exigent family and how we are re-imagining, transforming and revolutionizing the legal industry through technology, AI and data https://www.exigent-group.com/
Exigent is a leading alternative legal solutions provider to large corporates and law firms around the globe.
We have a number of commercial lawyer opportunities within the business to enhance international companies contract management challenges. You will be part of the solution to these global companies and impart your knowledge and experience to make a significant difference.
Requirements
Responsible for procurement contracts and other procurement matters
Oversee the buying of goods amp; services, usually by a large organization, either in the public or private sector
Enhancing and creating a competitive procurement process throughout the group
Advise both buyers and bidders in interpreting regulations and stipulations
Strong commercial project management experience
Identify and implement strategic deliverables to meet client expectations
Manage operating costs and teams output vs client deadline
Identify and mitigate risks, write inspection reports and, design strategies to improve current management practices.
LLB Degree
Minimum of 2 years post admission experience in creating, negotiating, reviewing, and drafting commercial contracts or agreements, including technology agreements
Minimum of 5 years corporate/commercial legal services experience post qualification
Ability to interpret and summarise legal content
Risk assessment, contract analysis and comparisons
Customer relationship management
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word - E.g. keyboard shortcuts; touch typing, familiar with mark-up/tracked changes, and Excel, etc.)
Good understanding of online technology systems Web platforms, VPN’s, importing/exporting etc
Ability to translate metrics and analyse data
Experience in offering guidance on regulatory and compliance matters
Experience in formulating complex playbooks/handbooks/policies
Experience in establishing best practices and enhancing contract review processes
Excellent time management and proven ability to multitask and ensure effective delivery of the priorities to meet targets, objectives, and deadlines
Drafting contracts derogations documents between vendor and client
Contract review
Contract comparisons
Interfacing with multiple contacts across various business units regarding contractual issues
Service and technology innovations
Due diligence
Gap analysis
Monitors general inboxes, addresses inquiries and/or forwards as appropriate
Benefits
Global organisation and client base with plenty of growth opportunity. Great learning and knowledge imparted. Positive and energetic environment.
Should you apply and not be contacted within 2 weeks please note that your application was unsuccessful. We do however encourage you to continue to apply for future opportunities, as we are an ever growing and evolving company.