Legal Advisor - Employment Law

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Comprehensive medical aid and medicalz

Retirement fund contributions

Continuous learning and professional开发

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Legal Advisor with expertise in Employment Law to support a remote legal team. You will advise on recruitment, onboarding, contracts, disciplinary matters, and compliance with South African labor legislation in a remote setting.

Ideal candidates have admitted attorney status with 5+ years of Employment Law experience, strong drafting and advisory skills, and the ability to train HR and management across Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 5 years of experience specializing in Employment Law.
• In-depth knowledge of South African labor legislation (LRA, BCEA, EEA).
• Proven experience handling employment disputes, negotiations, and litigation.

Responsibilities

• Advise management on all employment law matters, including recruitment, hiring, performance management, and terminations.
• Draft, review, and update employment contracts, policies, and procedures.
• Represent the company in CCMA and Bargaining Council disputes, arbitrations, and conciliations.
• Provide guidance on disciplinary hearings, grievance procedures, and investigations.
• Ensure compliance with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, and other relevant legislation.
• Develop and deliver training to HR and management on employment law topics.
• Conduct legal research on evolving employment law landscape.

Skills

Employment law expertise

Legal drafting

Remote advising

Communication skills

Education

Admitted Attorney

Tools

Legal research tools

Job description

Our client is seeking a dedicated Legal Advisor with expertise in Employment Law to join their remote legal team, supporting operations in Benoni . This crucial role involves providing guidance on all aspects of the employment relationship, from recruitment and onboarding to termination and compliance with labor legislation. You will play a key part in drafting employment contracts, advising on disciplinary processes, and mitigating labor-related risks. The ideal candidate is proactive, possesses excellent communication skills, and is adept at navigating the complexities of South African labor law from a remote work setting, contributing to a fair and compliant workplace within Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Advise management on all employment law matters, including recruitment, hiring, performance management, and terminations.
• Draft, review, and update employment contracts, policies, and procedures.
• Represent the company in CCMA and Bargaining Council disputes, arbitrations, and conciliations.
• Provide guidance on disciplinary hearings, grievance procedures, and investigations.
• Ensure compliance with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, and other relevant legislation.
• Develop and deliver training to HR and management on employment law topics.
• Conduct legal research on evolving employment law landscape.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 5 years of experience specializing in Employment Law.
• In-depth knowledge of South African labor legislation, including the LRA, BCEA, and EEA.
• Proven experience in handling employment disputes, negotiations, and litigation.
• Excellent drafting skills for employment-related documents and policies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a pragmatic approach.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, suitable for remote advising and training in Benoni.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with remote work flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development in employment law.
• Work on challenging and impactful employment law cases.
• Supportive remote work environment fostering collaboration and efficiency.