Legal Advisor

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible schedule

High-profile projects

Long-term engagement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Legal Advisor for a fully remote contractor role supporting Centurion-based operations. You will provide strategic legal counsel across business units and oversee complex commercial matters.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years of experience as a qualified attorney/advocate, with strong negotiation, governance, and risk-management capabilities. The role offers remote flexibility and potential for long-term engagement based on performance.

Qualifications

• Qualified legal professional with minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial law, corporate governance, and risk management.
• Proven ability to manage complex legal matters independently.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Experience working effectively in a remote setting with clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal advice and strategic guidance to senior management and business units.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including joint ventures and partnerships.
• Manage and oversee ongoing litigation and dispute resolution matters.
• Develop and implement robust compliance programs and policies.
• Conduct thorough legal research and prepare legal opinions on various matters.
• Ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations in relevant jurisdictions.

Skills

Legal expertise

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Risk management

Communication

Education

Admitted attorney

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a highly skilled and experienced Legal Advisor for a remote, full-time contractor position based remotely, supporting operations originating from Centurion . This role is designed for a legal professional who excels in providing strategic legal counsel and managing complex projects autonomously. You will be responsible for advising on a wide spectrum of legal matters, ensuring robust compliance, and safeguarding the organization's assets and reputation. This position offers the flexibility of remote work combined with the challenge of impactful legal work within a progressive company structure. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, results-driven, and possesses a deep understanding of business operations and legal strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal advice and strategic guidance to senior management and various business units.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including joint ventures and partnerships.
• Manage and oversee ongoing litigation and dispute resolution matters.
• Develop and implement robust compliance programs and policies.
• Conduct thorough legal research and prepare legal opinions on various matters.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable laws and regulations in relevant jurisdictions.

Requirements

• Qualified legal professional (e.g., Attorney, Advocate) with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial law, corporate governance, and risk management.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex legal matters independently.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a remote setting, maintaining strong communication and collaboration.

Benefits

• Attractive annual remuneration for contractor services.
• Fully remote working arrangement, providing significant flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile legal projects.
• Potential for long-term engagement based on performance and project needs.
• Direct impact on strategic decision-making within the organization, working from anywhere.