In-House Counsel - Technology

Placements24; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity (potential)

Remote work stipend

Generous paid time off

Professional development budget

Shape legal framework for a leading SA

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced In-House Counsel specialized in Technology Law for a fully remote role supporting a Pretoria-based tech leader. You will advise on IP, data privacy, licensing, and cloud contracts, partnering with product, engineering and business teams to manage legal risk and ensure regulatory compliance in fast-moving digital initiatives.

Admitted Attorney with 5+ years in technology/IP/privacy is required, with strong negotiation skills and familiarity with POPIA and

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with 5+ years of experience in technology/IP/privacy.
• Strong understanding of software licensing, SaaS agreements, and cloud computing issues.
• Knowledge of South African and international data protection laws (POPIA).
• Experience working in remote or distributed teams is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advise on intellectual property matters (patent, trademark, copyright).
• Draft, review, and negotiate technology contracts (SaaS, licenses, development).
• Ensure data privacy compliance and advise on data security practices.
• Support product teams with legal analysis for new features and technologies.
• Manage and resolve disputes related to technology and IP.
• Develop and maintain internal policies related to tech and data usage.

Skills

Technology law

IP law

Data privacy

Contract negotiation

SaaS licensing

Cloud computing

Job description

About the Role

Our client is revolutionizing the tech landscape and is looking for a highly skilled In-House Counsel with a focus on Technology Law to join their dynamic, fully remote team. This critical role will provide strategic legal guidance on a wide array of technology-related matters, including intellectual property, data privacy, software licensing, and cloud computing agreements. You will work closely with engineering, product development, and business teams to navigate the complexities of the digital world, ensuring legal compliance and mitigating risks. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking company from anywhere, impacting its legal strategy in the rapidly evolving Pretoria technology sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on intellectual property matters, including patent, trademark, and copyright protection.
• Draft, review, and negotiate technology-focused contracts, such as SaaS agreements, software licenses, and development contracts.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., POPIA) and advise on data security practices.
• Support product development teams by providing legal analysis on new features and technologies.
• Manage and resolve legal disputes related to technology and intellectual property.
• Develop and maintain internal policies and procedures related to technology and data usage.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with 5+ years of experience, with a significant portion focused on technology law, IP, or data privacy.
• Strong understanding of software licensing, SaaS agreements, and cloud computing legal issues.
• Knowledge of South African and international data protection laws.
• Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment is highly advantageous.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly.
• Proactive problem-solver with a business-oriented approach.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for equity.
• Comprehensive remote work support and stipends.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Professional development budget for continued learning.
• Opportunity to shape the legal framework of a leading technology innovator based in Pretoria .