Remote Legal Counsel - Commercial Contracts & Transactions

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive remuneration package

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development

Diverse and challenging transactions

Collaborative virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Legal Counsel with extensive experience in commercial contracts and transactions to join a fully remote legal team. The role focuses on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex agreements while managing legal risks and ensuring compliance with applicable laws.

The successful candidate will provide expert legal advice across diverse commercial transactions, support business development initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a

Qualifications

• LLB or equivalent qualification.
• Admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 years of post-qualification experience in commercial law and contract drafting/negotiation.
• Proven experience managing complex commercial agreements.
• In-depth knowledge of South African contract law and relevant commercial legislation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts (service, partnership, vendor, licensing).
• Advise business teams on legal implications of strategies and transactions.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks in contracts and operations.
• Ensure all agreements comply with South African legislation and company policies.
• Manage contract lifecycle from initiation to amendments and renewals.
• Conduct legal research on commercial law issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a remote environment.
• Assist in managing dispute resolution related to commercial agreements.
• Support business development initiatives with legal expertise.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Commercial law

Analytical thinking

Legal research

Communication

Education

LLB (Bachelor of Laws)

Admitted as an Attorney (High Court of South Africa)

Tools

Legal research tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Legal Counsel with extensive experience in commercial contracts and transactions to join their dynamic, fully remote legal team. This role is critical for supporting the company's commercial operations by providing expert legal advice on a wide array of agreements and business dealings. You will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts, managing legal risks, and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws. This fully remote position allows for unparalleled flexibility while offering the opportunity to contribute significantly to the strategic objectives of a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial contracts, including service agreements, partnership agreements, vendor contracts, and licensing agreements.
• Advise business teams on legal implications of commercial strategies and transactions.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with contracts and business operations.
• Ensure all agreements comply with relevant South African legislation and company policies.
• Manage contract lifecycle from initiation to completion, including amendments and renewals.
• Conduct legal research on specific commercial law issues.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a remote environment.
• Assist in managing dispute resolution related to commercial agreements.
• Support business development initiatives with legal expertise.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or equivalent qualification.
• Admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa or equivalent.
• A minimum of 6 years of post-qualification experience, with a strong focus on commercial law and contract drafting/negotiation.
• Proven experience managing complex commercial agreements.
• In-depth knowledge of South African contract law and relevant commercial legislation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex legal concepts clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver results in a remote setting.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and standard office productivity software.

Benefits

• Fully remote working arrangement offering significant work-life balance.
• Competitive remuneration package, including performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and training.
• Exposure to diverse and challenging commercial transactions.
• A collaborative and supportive virtual team culture.