Hybrid Junior Commercial Lawyer, AI-Forward

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About the role

  • Junior Commercial Lawyer supporting AI-driven legal technology initiatives, enhancing contract management processes at Cognia, a Chambers-ranked law company.

Responsibilities

  • 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, tech‑enabled contract summaries and abstractions for stakeholders.
  • Collaborate closely with legal teams, project managers, procurement, and cross‑functional 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 who’s proactive, curious, and excited to build a career in next‑gen legal services.

Job title

Junior Commercial Lawyer, AI-Forward

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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