Legal Advisor - Technology Law

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Flexible working

Remote work

Professional development funding

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a specialist Legal Advisor with expertise in technology law to join its fully remote legal team. You will counsel on software licensing, data privacy, IP, and emerging technologies, collaborating with product development and IT to ensure compliance and mitigate risks in innovative projects from a home-based office.

The role requires admitted attorney with at least six years in technology law, strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills, and a proven ability to work

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney with at least 6 years of technology law experience.
• Strong IP, data privacy, and contract law knowledge.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting and collaborate with technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Advise on software licensing, SaaS agreements, and technology contracts.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations like POPIA and GDPR.
• Protect and manage the company's IP portfolio, including patents and trademarks.
• Draft and review technology-related contracts and policies.
• Stay updated on legal developments in technology, cybersecurity, and digital law.
• Support product teams on legal aspects of new technology launches.

Skills

Technology law

IP law

Data privacy

Commercial contracts

Negotiation

Drafting

Legal research

Remote collaboration

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a specialist Legal Advisor with expertise in technology law to join their fully remote legal team. This role is essential for providing legal counsel on issues related to software licensing, data privacy, intellectual property, and emerging technologies. You will work closely with the product development and IT departments to ensure legal compliance and mitigate risks associated with the company's technological innovations. This is a fantastic opportunity for a tech-savvy lawyer to contribute to groundbreaking projects from a home-based office, shaping the legal landscape of cutting-edge technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on legal matters related to software development, licensing, and SaaS agreements.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations such as POPIA and GDPR.
• Manage and protect the company's intellectual property portfolio, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
• Draft and review technology-related contracts and policies.
• Stay current with legal developments in technology, cybersecurity, and digital law.
• Support product teams on legal aspects of new technology launches.

Requirements

• Admitted attorney with at least 6 years of experience, with a significant focus on technology law .
• Strong understanding of intellectual property law, data privacy, and commercial contracts.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively and independently in a remote setting .
• Proficiency in legal research and knowledge of current tech trends.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills for working with technical teams.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package.
• Performance-related incentives and stock options.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working arrangements.
• Professional development funding and opportunities for specialization.
• A dynamic and innovative remote work environment focused on technology and legal excellence.