Remote In-House Counsel: Commercial Contracts

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working

Medical aid

Pension fund

IT equipment

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced In-House Counsel to lead commercial contract work in a fully remote role based in South Africa. You will draft, review, and negotiate service, supplier, NDA, and partnership agreements, provide strategic legal advice, and manage the contract lifecycle to minimize risk.

The ideal candidate is an admitted attorney with 5+ years in commercial contract law, skilled in remote collaboration, and proficient with contract management tools.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience concentrating on commercial contracts.
• Proven experience drafting, negotiating, and managing complex commercial agreements.
• Excellent understanding of South African contract law and common law principles.
• Ability to work independently, manage time, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide array of commercial contracts (service, supply, NDA, partnership).
• Provide strategic legal advice on interpretation and risk management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
• Manage the contract lifecycle from initiation to renewal.
• Conduct legal research on contract-related issues.
• Develop and update standard contract templates and playbooks.
• Collaborate with sales, procurement, and other departments to align with business needs.
• Advise on dispute resolution related to contracts.
• Support implementation of contract management systems and processes.
• Stay updated on legal developments affecting commercial transactions.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Legal research

Contract management

Remote work

Time management

Communication

Education

Law degree (LLB/JD)

Tools

Contract management software

Legal research databases

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced In-House Counsel to lead commercial contract work in a fully remote role based in South Africa. You will draft, review, and negotiate service, supplier, NDA, and partnership agreements, provide strategic legal advice, and manage the contract lifecycle to minimize risk.

The ideal candidate is an admitted attorney with 5+ years in commercial contract law, skilled in remote collaboration, and proficient with contract management tools.