In-House Counsel - Technology

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity potential

Remote work stipend

Generous paid time off

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced In-House Counsel specializing in Technology Law for a fully remote role serving clients in Pretoria's tech landscape. You will advise on IP, data privacy, software licensing, and cloud agreements, collaborating with product, engineering, and business teams to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will engage with a forward-looking tech company, enjoy a competitive salary with equity potential, remote work stipends, generous PTO, and a

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with 5+ years of tech/IP/privacy focus.
• Strong understanding of software licensing, SaaS, and cloud computing issues.
• Knowledge of SA and international data protection laws.
• Experience in remote/distributed team environments is advantageous.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Business-focused, proactive problem-solver.

Responsibilities

• Advise on IP, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
• Draft/negotiate SaaS agreements, licenses, and development contracts.
• Ensure POPIA/data privacy compliance and data security practices.
• Support product teams with legal analysis on new features/tech.
• Manage disputes related to technology/IP.
• Develop internal policies on technology and data usage.

Skills

Technology law

IP

Data privacy

Negotiation

Communication

Remote collaboration

Education

Admitted Attorney

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 .