Senior TMT Commercial Lawyer — Licensing & IP

Placements24; Southampton; Híbrido; GBP 54.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

excellent medical aid coverage

robust retirement fund

generous paid vacation time

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks a Senior Commercial Lawyer to join the client’s legal team in Randburg, Gauteng. The role centers on drafting and negotiating technology, media, and telecom contracts, with emphasis on software licensing, content distribution, data privacy, and e-commerce.

You will provide strategic legal guidance to senior management, manage multiple high-stakes projects, and ensure regulatory compliance in a fast-paced tech-driven business. Some travel within Gauteng may be required.

Formación

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• Minimum of 6 years post-admission experience, with a focus on technology, media or telecommunications law.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts in the TMT sector.
• Knowledge of data privacy, IP and commercial law.
• Excellent analytical and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a dynamic team.
• Strong business acumen and practical legal solutions.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within Gauteng.

Responsabilidades

• Draft, review, and negotiate technology-related agreements, including software licenses, SaaS agreements, and master service agreements.
• Advise on content licensing, distribution agreements, and media production contracts.
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., POPIA) and privacy laws.
• Provide legal guidance on e-commerce, online advertising, and digital marketing initiatives.
• Manage intellectual property issues related to technology and media content.
• Conduct legal due diligence for technology acquisitions and partnerships.
• Advise on regulatory compliance within the media and telecommunications sectors.
• Assist in resolving commercial disputes and managing litigation related to contracts and IP.
• Stay current with legal developments in technology, media, and data privacy.
• Collaborate with business development, product, and marketing teams.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Data privacy

Educación

Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 seeks a Senior Commercial Lawyer to join the client’s legal team in Randburg, Gauteng. The role centers on drafting and negotiating technology, media, and telecom contracts, with emphasis on software licensing, content distribution, data privacy, and e-commerce.

You will provide strategic legal guidance to senior management, manage multiple high-stakes projects, and ensure regulatory compliance in a fast-paced tech-driven business. Some travel within Gauteng may be required.