Senior Commercial Lawyer — Remote (Financial Services)

Placements24; Willows (CA); Remote; USD 53,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Comprehensive medical aid and retirem.

Remote work flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior Commercial Lawyer to join its legal team. Based in Welkom, Free State, the role focuses on advising on a broad range of commercial contracts, corporate transactions, and regulatory matters within the financial services sector.

The ideal candidate will have admission as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa, at least six years post-admission experience, and a proven ability to draft, negotiate and manage complex contracts while advising on

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with at least 6 years post-admission experience in commercial law.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and advisory capabilities within financial services or corporate sectors.
• Excellent drafting, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including service, licensing and supply agreements.
• Provide governance, compliance and risk management advice within financial services.
• Assist with corporate transactions such as mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures.
• Conduct legal research and analyze regulatory developments affecting the industry.
• Advise on consumer protection, data privacy (POPIA) and related compliance frameworks.
• Support business development initiatives and new product launches.
• Coordinate with external counsel and regulatory bodies as required.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Legal analysis

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior Commercial Lawyer to join its legal team. Based in Welkom, Free State, the role focuses on advising on a broad range of commercial contracts, corporate transactions, and regulatory matters within the financial services sector.

The ideal candidate will have admission as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa, at least six years post-admission experience, and a proven ability to draft, negotiate and manage complex contracts while advising on