In-House Legal Counsel - Remote

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Executive benefits

Fully remote work

Career growth opportunities

Access to legal tech tools

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned In-House Legal Counsel to join as a fully remote professional in South Africa. The role focuses on providing comprehensive legal guidance on corporate matters, commercial transactions, and regulatory compliance while advising senior management and business units.

You will navigate complex legal challenges in the SA context, leveraging strong analytical skills and experience in corporate and contract law to safeguard the company’s legal interests and drive

Qualifications

• Qualified as an Advocate or Attorney with 8+ years of relevant legal experience.
• Expertise in corporate law, contract law, IP, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
• Ability to provide pragmatic, business-focused legal solutions.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a remote, diverse portfolio.
• Experience with remote collaboration tools and remote-work best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and joint ventures.
• Draft, review, and negotiate high-value commercial contracts, licensing agreements, and partnership deals.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards across operations.
• Manage and oversee potential disputes, litigation, and regulatory investigations effectively.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external counsel.
• Proactively identify legal risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect the company's assets and reputation.

Skills

Corporate law

Contract law

Intellectual property

Regulatory compliance

Negotiation

Drafting

Communication

Business-oriented legal solutions

Education

Advocate or Attorney

Tools

Virtual collaboration tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned In-House Legal Counsel to join their organization, operating entirely on a remote basis. This role is integral to providing comprehensive legal guidance on corporate matters, commercial transactions, and regulatory compliance. You will be a trusted advisor, working closely with senior management and various business units to safeguard the company's legal interests. This position is ideal for an experienced legal professional who thrives in a remote setting, possesses strong analytical skills, and is adept at navigating complex legal challenges within the South African context.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and joint ventures.
• Draft, review, and negotiate high-value commercial contracts, licensing agreements, and partnership deals.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards across operations.
• Manage and oversee potential disputes, litigation, and regulatory investigations effectively.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external legal counsel.
• Proactively identify legal risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect the company's assets and reputation.

Requirements

• Qualified as an Advocate or Attorney with a minimum of 8 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in a corporate in-house or top-tier law firm setting.
• Expertise in corporate law, contract law, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance.
• Exceptional negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to provide pragmatic and business-oriented legal solutions.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a diverse legal portfolio remotely.
• Experience with virtual collaboration tools and remote work best practices.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive executive benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Access to cutting-edge legal technology and resources.
• A supportive and inclusive company culture that values autonomy and results.