Senior Remote Regulatory Compliance Counsel

Placements24; O Mente; Remote; EUR 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Professional development

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Generous leave

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Counsel to join our legal team in a fully remote capacity. The role focuses on building and overseeing compliance programs, risk assessments, and providing expert guidance on regulatory matters across SA and international operations.

You will monitor regulatory changes, conduct investigations, train staff, and manage relations with authorities while upholding the highest standards of integrity and professional ethics in a remote-first

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with 5+ years in regulatory compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of SA laws (financial services, consumer protection, data privacy).
• Experience building and implementing compliance programs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Integrity and professional ethics; regulatory engagement experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies and procedures.
• Monitor changes in legislation and assess impact.
• Conduct internal investigations and audits for regulatory compliance.
• Provide legal advice on compliance matters to management.
• Manage relationships with regulatory bodies and respond to inquiries.
• Develop and deliver compliance training programs.
• Oversee data privacy compliance initiatives (e.g., POPIA).
• Identify and assess compliance risks and mitigation strategies.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Legal counsel

Risk assessment

Policy development

Data privacy

Remote work

Education

Law degree (BA/LLB)

Admitted Attorney, High Court of SA

Tools

Regulatory databases

Job description

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Counsel to join our legal team in a fully remote capacity. The role focuses on building and overseeing compliance programs, risk assessments, and providing expert guidance on regulatory matters across SA and international operations.

You will monitor regulatory changes, conduct investigations, train staff, and manage relations with authorities while upholding the highest standards of integrity and professional ethics in a remote-first