AI-Forward Junior Commercial Lawyer (1-3 PQE) | Project Based role
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Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Were looking for a junior legal professional with a strong foundation incommercial lawand a genuine interest inlegal technology. If youre passionate about how AI automation and legal tech can transform the way contracts are reviewed negotiated analysed and delivered this role is designed for you.
In this position youll work at the intersection of commercial law legal operations and emerging technology. Youll support contract management processes contribute to legal tech and AIdriven initiatives and gain handson experience with cuttingedge tools including AIpowered contract review and contract lifecycle management systems.
If youre techdriven and motivated to help shape the next wave of legal delivery while deepening your experience with commercial contracts wed love to hear from you.
Company Profile
Cognia seamlessly extends corporates banks and law firms legal capability to deliver sustainable outcomes. Our goal is to connect the legal sector moving it from a siloed approach to integrated partnerships. We help in-house legal teams by bringing simplicity to complex matters and replacing broken procedures with efficient processes.
Cognia is a Chambers-ranked law company which integrates how legal services are provided so our team partners clients and communities thrive together with people at the heart of what we do. We encourage our people to bring their whole self to work and focus on enabling them to realise their full potential.
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Job Responsibilities
Key responsibilities could include but is not limited to
- Review draft and support negotiation of a range of commercial agreements (NDAs MSAs SOWs vendor/supplier contracts licensing agreements etc.).
- Use AI and legal tech tools to speed up and enhance contract review accuracy.
- Conduct contract analysis to ensure compliance with internal policies best practice and data privacy regulations (incl. GDPR).
- Contribute to template optimisation playbook updates and workflow improvements within our contract lifecycle management (CLM) environment.
- Identify legal and commercial risks and support the development of practical mitigation strategies.
- Assist in contract remediation or regulatory compliance projects.
- Produce clear concise techenabled contract summaries and abstractions for stakeholders.
- Collaborate closely with legal teams project managers procurement and crossfunctional delivery teams.
Requirements
- BA Law LLB LLM or BCom Law degree from a South African tertiary institution
- 1-3 years of experience in commercial law.
- A genuine interest in legal technology AI tools and process improvement.
- Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) automation and legal workflows.
- Strong attention to detail analytical skills and ability to work in high-volume fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills and comfort working with multidisciplinary teams.
- Someone whos proactive curious and excited to build a career in nextgen legal services.
If this sounds like you
Apply if youre keen to grow your legal career and become part of the next evolution of legal delivery. Wed love to meet you.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Banking
- Legal Research
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Underwriting
- Phone Etiquette
About Company
Cognia Law is an international law company, providing consulting, flexible resourcing and managed legal services to law departments and law firms. The company brings cost-effective, process-optimised and technology-enabled solutions to solve clients’ most pressing legal challenges. Co ... View more
