In-House Counsel - Remote Specialist

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full remote

Health & retirement benefits

Home office setup allowance

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced In‑House Counsel to join a remote‑first legal team supporting global operations, including East London operations, with flexibility for a fully remote role.

You will provide strategic legal advice, draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements, and guide regulatory compliance and corporate governance across diverse businesses. The role demands autonomous work, strong analytical skills, and effective collaboration with internal teams and external counsel.

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney with at least 8 years of relevant experience.
• Significant in‑house exposure is preferred.
• Strong contract negotiation and corporate compliance skills required.
• Ability to interpret regulatory matters and advise on risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal counsel to business units on contractual, operational and compliance matters.
• Review, draft and negotiate a range of commercial agreements and legal instruments.
• Advise on regulatory compliance, governance and risk management for diverse operations.
• Conduct legal research and prepare well‑reasoned opinions on evolving issues.
• Coordinate external legal resources and manage litigation or dispute resolution efforts.

Skills

Commercial law

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Corporate governance

Analytical thinking

Remote work autonomy

Legal research

Education

Admitted attorney

Tools

Legal tech tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and adaptable In‑House Counsel to join their legal team on a fully remote basis, supporting their extensive business operations, including those historically based in East London. This role is integral to providing comprehensive legal support across a spectrum of corporate and commercial activities, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks in a dynamic business environment. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in contract negotiation, regulatory matters, and general corporate law within a flexible, remote‑first framework. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced legal professional who excels in independent work and global collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal counsel and support to business units on contractual, operational, and compliance matters.
• Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of complex commercial agreements and legal instruments.
• Advise on regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and risk management strategies applicable to diverse operations.
• Conduct thorough legal research and prepare well‑reasoned legal opinions on evolving legal issues.
• Manage external legal resources and coordinate litigation or dispute resolution efforts effectively.
• Proactively identify legal risks and propose appropriate mitigation strategies.

Requirements

• Admitted attorney with a minimum of 8 years of relevant legal experience, preferably with significant in‑house exposure.
• Demonstrated expertise in commercial law, contract negotiation, and corporate compliance.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Proficiency in managing legal documentation and leveraging legal technology in a remote setting.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced global context.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package, complemented by performance‑based incentives.
• Full remote work arrangement, providing unparalleled flexibility and work‑life integration.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement benefits.
• Allowance for home office setup and continuous professional development support.
• The chance to play a key role in shaping the legal strategy of an expanding organization from anywhere.