Legal Advisor - Remote

Placements24; United States; À distance; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fully remote

Professional development

Modern legal tech tools

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Legal Advisor to join a fully remote legal team. The role focuses on contract management, compliance, and risk mitigation while collaborating with stakeholders across locations.

You will influence policy and provide practical legal solutions in a flexible, remote-friendly environment. The ideal candidate has 5+ years PQE, strong contract law expertise, and the ability to work independently with excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified Legal Practitioner (Attorney or Advocate) with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience.
• Expertise in contract law, commercial transactions, and corporate governance.
• Strong analytical and communication skills suitable for remote collaboration.

Responsabilités

• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts and service agreements.
• Provide clear legal guidance to internal business units on obligations and risks.
• Assist in developing and implementing corporate policies and compliance programs.
• Conduct legal research relevant to South African laws impacting the business.
• Support management of intellectual property portfolios and brand protection.
• Handle and resolve legal queries from departments in a timely manner.

Connaissances

Contract law

Commercial transactions

Corporate governance

Analytical skills

Remote collaboration

Written communication

Outils

Virtual collaboration tools

Office software suites

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Advisor to join their growing legal department, operating in a fully remote capacity. This role is critical for providing essential legal support and guidance to various departments, focusing on contract management, compliance, and risk mitigation. As a remote employee, you will leverage technology to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across different locations, contributing to the company's legal framework from anywhere. This is an exceptional opportunity for a legal professional seeking flexibility and the chance to make a substantial impact within a forward-thinking organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, service agreements, and other legal documents.
• Provide clear and concise legal advice to internal business units on contractual obligations and potential risks.
• Assist in the development and implementation of corporate policies and compliance programs.
• Conduct legal research on relevant South African laws and regulations impacting the business.
• Support the management of intellectual property portfolios and ensure brand protection.
• Manage and resolve legal queries from various departments in a timely and efficient manner.

Requirements

• Qualified Legal Practitioner (Attorney or Advocate) with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in contract law, commercial transactions, and corporate governance.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to provide practical legal solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, essential for remote collaboration.
• Proficiency in using virtual collaboration tools and standard office software suites.
• Self-motivated with a proven ability to manage workload and deadlines independently.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package reflecting your expertise and experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and further legal specialization.
• Access to modern legal tech tools and resources.
• A supportive team environment that embraces remote work culture and collaboration.