Senior Commercial Counsel (Contract) - Fully Remote at Cognia Law

, , South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technology Agreements, Software Licensing, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, Hardware Supply, Technology Development, Contract Management, Legal Analysis, Risk Assessment, Commercial Advice, Customer Complaints, Settlement Strategies, Stakeholder Advice, Negotiation, Drafting

Industry

Legal Services

Description

Role Purpose: We have an exciting new opportunity at Cognia, where we’re supporting a major international technology company to bring on an experienced Senior Technology Counsel for a high-impact contract engagement. The role is fully remote, full-time at 40 hours per week, and requires an immediate start. The initial term is three months, with strong potential for a further three-month extension, offering a rare chance to step into a fast-paced global environment and make an immediate impact. Role Responsbilities: Negotiate, draft, and manage a wide range of technology agreements, including software licensing, SaaS, PaaS/IaaS, hardware supply, technology development, and support and maintenance contracts. Attend negotiations when needed and highlight key legal and commercial risks in both upstream and downstream contexts. Review public tender and bid documentation, prepare bid responses and contractual deviations, and escalate legal recommendations to senior management. Prepare legal analysis, executive summaries, and risk assessments to support business decisions prior to contract signature. Provide clear, commercially grounded legal advice on business opportunities and strategic initiatives. Support contract management post-signature, including interpreting signed agreements, preparing amendments or change documentation, and advising on contractual obligations. Investigate and manage customer complaints and claims, including assessing merit and guiding settlement strategies. Provide practical, solutions-focused advice to internal stakeholders across the supported business unit. Experience Required: BCom Law, LLB, LLM, or equivalent legal qualification. 7–10 years’ PQE, ideally gained in a law firm or an international in-house legal team. Strong experience in technology contracting, including: Software licences SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS agreements Hardware supply contracts Technology development agreements Support and maintenance arrangements

Responsibilities

Negotiate, draft, and manage a wide range of technology agreements while providing legal advice on business opportunities. Support contract management post-signature and investigate customer complaints and claims.