Remote Compliance & Risk Counsel for Impact

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Remote work flexibility

Retirement plan

Career development opportunities

Access to cutting-edge legal tech

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Remote Legal Counsel specializing in Compliance and Risk Management. You will join a distributed legal team and drive the development and oversight of compliance programs across the organization.

The role requires 8+ years in legal compliance, JD or LLB, and strong regulatory knowledge, including POPIA, GDPR, and FICA where applicable. Remote collaboration and independent project management are essential.

Qualifications

• JD or LLB from an accredited institution.
• Admission to practice in a relevant jurisdiction.
• 8+ years of legal compliance and risk management experience.
• In-depth knowledge of POPIA, GDPR, FICA where applicable.
• Experience in internal investigations and regulatory interactions.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to influence stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage projects in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive compliance programs and policies across regulatory domains.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations and advise on policy updates.
• Manage internal investigations related to compliance breaches.
• Provide legal advice on compliance issues to business units and senior management.
• Develop and deliver compliance training programs for employees.
• Oversee responses to regulatory inquiries and audits.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external counsel to strengthen compliance frameworks.
• Manage litigation and dispute resolution from a compliance perspective.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder influence

Independent remote work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for a Remote Legal Counsel specializing in Compliance and Risk Management. You will join a distributed legal team and drive the development and oversight of compliance programs across the organization.

The role requires 8+ years in legal compliance, JD or LLB, and strong regulatory knowledge, including POPIA, GDPR, and FICA where applicable. Remote collaboration and independent project management are essential.