Remote Employment Lawyer

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 96,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Home office allowance

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Paid holidays

Employee assistance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join a remote-first legal team. You will provide expert advice on South African employment law, draft and update contracts, policies, and procedures, and manage disciplinary and CCMA-related matters from anywhere in the country.

You will handle investigations, retrenchments, and corporate transaction employment matters while staying current with legislation and maintaining strong remote collaboration with HR and management.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court with 6+ years post-qualification experience in Employment Law.
• Extensive knowledge of Labour Relations Act, BCEA, EEA, SDL Act, and related legislation.
• Experience advising on complex disputes, disciplinary processes, and CCMA proceedings.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advisory abilities.
• Ability to manage a remote caseload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal advice on all aspects of employment law.
• Draft, review, and update employment contracts, policies, and procedures.
• Advise on disciplinary hearings, grievances, and CCMA/Bargaining Council disputes.
• Conduct internal investigations into employee misconduct and policy violations.
• Manage compliance with labour legislation and train HR and management.
• Advise on retrenchments, restructures, and collective bargaining.
• Represent the company in labour disputes and negotiations.
• Stay updated on employment law changes and provide proactive guidance.
• Assist with employment aspects of corporate transactions.

Skills

Employment law

Labour relations act

BCEA

Disciplinary processes

Advisory skills

Remote collaboration

Education

LLM in Labour Law

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking and expanding national corporation, is seeking a dedicated Employment Lawyer to join their completely remote legal team. This role is pivotal in providing expert legal advice and support on all employment-related matters across the organization. You will be responsible for advising on legislation such as the Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, and Skills Development Act, as well as managing disciplinary processes, investigations, employment contracts, and compliance. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of employment law, strong advisory skills, and the ability to navigate complex workplace disputes. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to fostering a fair and legally compliant work environment from a remote location. Our client is committed to a remote-first culture, offering a flexible and supportive working arrangement, allowing you to excel professionally irrespective of your physical location.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal advice on all aspects of South African employment law.
• Draft, review, and update employment contracts, policies, and procedures.
• Advise on disciplinary hearings, grievance procedures, and CCMA/Bargaining Council disputes.
• Conduct internal investigations into employee misconduct and policy violations.
• Manage compliance with labour legislation and provide training to HR and management.
• Advise on retrenchments, business restructurations, and collective bargaining.
• Represent the company in labour disputes and negotiations.
• Stay abreast of changes in employment law and provide proactive guidance.
• Assist with employment aspects of corporate transactions (e.g., mergers, acquisitions).
• Manage employment litigation matters.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with a minimum of 6 years of post-qualification experience, specializing in Employment Law.
• Extensive knowledge of the Labour Relations Act, BCEA, EEA, SDL Act, and other relevant legislation.
• Proven experience in advising on complex employment disputes, disciplinary processes, and CCMA proceedings.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage a remote caseload, and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, essential for remote collaboration.
• A proactive and solutions-oriented approach to legal challenges.
• Must be comfortable working fully remotely from any location within South Africa (candidate will be based near **Queenstown, Eastern Cape**).
• LLM in Labour Law or relevant postgraduate qualification is a strong advantage.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and virtual communication platforms.

Benefits

• Fully remote working arrangement offering maximum flexibility.
• Highly competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.
• Allowance for home office setup and connectivity.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and training.
• Access to a supportive and collaborative remote legal team.
• Generous annual leave and paid holidays.
• Work on impactful employment law matters impacting a national organization.
• Employee assistance program for well-being support.
• Potential for career growth within the legal department.