Remote Legal Advisor — Contracts, Compliance & Risk

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Professional development

Modern legal tech tools

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Contract law

Commercial transactions

Corporate governance

Analytical skills

Remote collaboration

Written communication

Tools

Virtual collaboration tools

Office software suites

Job description

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.