In-House Legal Counsel (Tech & Compliance)

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Annual bonus

Canteen subsidies

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced In-House Legal Advisor for their Centurion, Gauteng operations. The role covers contract management, regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, and corporate governance, supporting multiple business units.

The successful candidate will provide practical, business‑oriented advice, liaise with external counsel, and help develop policies. Admitted SA Attorney with 5+ years post‑admission experience is required.

Qualifications

• Admitted SA Attorney with 5+ years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in corporate and commercial law, preferably in-house in tech sector.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and advisory skills for business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts (software licenses, service agreements, vendor contracts).
• Advise business teams on legal implications of decisions and initiatives.
• Manage and resolve disputes and litigation with external counsel as needed.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

LLB or equivalent degree

Admitted Attorney of the High Court of SA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal research databases

Case management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced In-House Legal Advisor for their Centurion, Gauteng operations. The role covers contract management, regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, and corporate governance, supporting multiple business units.

The successful candidate will provide practical, business‑oriented advice, liaise with external counsel, and help develop policies. Admitted SA Attorney with 5+ years post‑admission experience is required.