Legal Advisor - Remote

Placements24; Kempton Park; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Development opportunities

Modern legal tech

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Legal Advisor to join its growing legal department in a fully remote capacity. You will provide essential legal support, focusing on contract management, compliance, and risk mitigation across departments.

The ideal candidate is a Qualified Legal Practitioner with at least 5 years post-qualification experience, expert in contract law, corporate governance, and commercial transactions. Remote collaboration and deadlines championed.

Qualifications

• Qualified Legal Practitioner (Attorney or Advocate) with 5+ years post-qualification experience.
• Expertise in contract law, commercial transactions, and corporate governance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with virtual collaboration tools and standard office software.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts and service agreements.
• Provide legal advice on obligations and risks to internal units.
• Develop and implement corporate policies and compliance programs.
• Conduct legal research on relevant South African laws and regulations.
• Support management of intellectual property portfolios and brand protection.
• Manage and resolve legal queries from various departments promptly.

Skills

Contract law

Commercial transactions

Corporate governance

Legal research

Remote collaboration

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Advisor to join their growing legal department, operating in a fully remote capacity. This role is critical for providing essential legal support and guidance to various departments, focusing on contract management, compliance, and risk mitigation. As a remote employee, you will leverage technology to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across different locations, contributing to the company's legal framework from anywhere. This is an exceptional opportunity for a legal professional seeking flexibility and the chance to make a substantial impact within a forward-thinking organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, service agreements, and other legal documents.
• Provide clear and concise legal advice to internal business units on contractual obligations and potential risks.
• Assist in the development and implementation of corporate policies and compliance programs.
• Conduct legal research on relevant South African laws and regulations impacting the business.
• Support the management of intellectual property portfolios and ensure brand protection.
• Manage and resolve legal queries from various departments in a timely and efficient manner.

Requirements

• Qualified Legal Practitioner (Attorney or Advocate) with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in contract law, commercial transactions, and corporate governance.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to provide practical legal solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, essential for remote collaboration.
• Proficiency in using virtual collaboration tools and standard office software suites.
• Self-motivated with a proven ability to manage workload and deadlines independently.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package reflecting your expertise and experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and further legal specialization.
• Access to modern legal tech tools and resources.
• A supportive team environment that embraces remote work culture and collaboration.