Senior In-House Counsel - Corporate & Commercial

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); À distance; USD 72 000 - 126 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Fully remote

Professional development

Diverse exposure

Collaborative culture

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior In-House Counsel to oversee corporate and commercial legal matters in a fully remote role within South Africa, supporting a base near Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will provide strategic legal counsel on governance, contracts, compliance, and disputes, while guiding business initiatives and ensuring regulatory adherence.

The role calls for an admitted SA attorney with 7+ years in corporate/commercial law, strong negotiation and drafting skills, and the

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of SA with 7+ years in corporate and commercial law.

Responsabilités

• Provide strategic legal advice on corporate governance, secretarial duties, and board resolutions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts (supplier, customer, partnerships).
• Ensure compliance with POPIA, Consumer Protection Act, and Competition Act.
• Manage dispute resolution including litigation and ADR.
• Conduct due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
• Develop and implement legal policies to mitigate risk.
• Liaise with external counsel and manage legal budgets.
• Advise on employment law matters and support HR on employee relations.
• Support business development with legal expertise.

Connaissances

Corporate law

Contract law

Regulatory compliance

Negotiation

Drafting

Dispute resolution

Board governance

Remote work

Formation

Admitted Attorney (South Africa)

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic and expanding industrial group, is seeking a seasoned Senior In-House Counsel to oversee its corporate and commercial legal matters. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from anywhere within South Africa, supporting a key operational base near Queenstown, Eastern Cape, ZA. You will be a trusted advisor, responsible for managing a wide range of legal issues including corporate governance, contract negotiation, compliance, and dispute resolution. This role requires a proactive, business-minded legal professional who can provide strategic counsel and practical solutions in a fast-paced environment. Join a growing organization where your expertise will directly impact business success and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice on corporate governance, company secretarial duties, and board resolutions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including supplier agreements, customer contracts, and partnership agreements.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including POPIA, Consumer Protection Act, and Competition Act.
• Manage and advise on dispute resolution, including litigation and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
• Conduct legal due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
• Develop and implement legal policies and procedures to mitigate risk.
• Liaise with external legal counsel and manage legal budgets.
• Advise on employment law matters and assist HR with legal aspects of employee relations.
• Support business development initiatives with legal expertise.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with at least 7 years of post-qualification experience in corporate and commercial law, preferably with in-house experience.
• Strong knowledge of South African corporate law, contract law, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven track record of managing complex commercial agreements and disputes.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Strong business acumen and ability to provide commercially sound legal advice.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively in a remote setting.
• Experience in the industrial or manufacturing sector is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonus.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact legal matters.
• Fully remote work arrangement with significant flexibility.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Exposure to diverse business operations and strategic decision-making.
• Supportive and collaborative remote team culture.