Legal Consultant

Placements24; Soweto; Hybride; ZAR 900 000 - 1 500 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fully remote

Contract role with flexible terms

High-profile projects

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks a highly skilled Legal Consultant for a remote-based contract role. You will provide specialized legal counsel on complex projects and regulatory matters, leveraging your 10+ years of experience in areas such as M&A, IP, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with excellent analytical, research, and writing skills, capable of delivering strategic advice to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney with substantial experience in a specialized area of law (e.g., M&A, IP, regulatory).
• Provide strategic legal counsel and risk mitigation for complex matters.
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills required.
• Independent work style with ability to manage projects remotely.

Responsabilités

• Provide expert legal advice and strategic recommendations on assigned projects and issues.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis for complex matters.
• Review and advise on contracts, policies, and compliance frameworks.
• Assist in developing legal strategies and solutions to business challenges.
• Prepare comprehensive legal opinions, reports, and presentations.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders as needed.

Connaissances

Legal analysis

Contract review

Regulatory compliance

Remote work

Outils

Legal research databases

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Consultant for a remote-based contract role. This position is designed for an expert legal professional to provide specialized advice and strategic support on complex projects and regulatory matters. You will leverage your deep knowledge in a specific area of law to guide the company, ensuring optimal legal outcomes and risk mitigation. This role offers the flexibility of remote work and the opportunity to engage in challenging, impactful assignments without the constraints of traditional employment. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, possesses excellent analytical skills, and can deliver high-quality legal counsel on a project basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice and strategic recommendations on assigned projects and issues.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis for complex matters.
• Review and advise on contracts, policies, and compliance frameworks.
• Assist in developing legal strategies and solutions to business challenges.
• Prepare comprehensive legal opinions, reports, and presentations.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders as needed.

Requirements

• Admitted attorney with extensive experience (10+ years) in a specialized area of law (e.g., M&A, IP, regulatory).
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic legal counsel and solve complex legal problems.
• Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Strong project management skills and ability to work independently.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality legal services remotely.

Benefits

• Competitive contract rate commensurate with expertise.
• Fully remote working arrangement offering significant flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile projects and contribute specialized expertise.
• Flexible engagement terms tailored to project needs.
• Direct contribution to critical business objectives through expert legal guidance.