Legal Counsel

PSI CRO; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-driven company in Pretoria is seeking a Legal Counsel to support its legal team by reviewing and negotiating contracts, monitoring regulatory developments, and assisting with compliance. The successful candidate will have a law degree with 5 years of experience, particularly in technology and data law. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential. This is a full-time position with no remote work available.

Qualifications

• 5 years post-qualification experience in technology, data or regulatory law required.
• Familiarity with EU regulations such as GDPR, NIS2 and the EU Data Act.
• Exposure to legal tech tools and digital transformation initiatives is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review draft and negotiate technology-related contracts.
• Monitor emerging data regulations across jurisdictions.
• Support compliance with cybersecurity regulations.

Skills

Contract drafting and review

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Education

Law degree with 5 years of post-qualification experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal tech tools

Job description

Overview

PSI is undergoing rapid transformation with technology and digital innovation becoming central to our operations. As we increasingly engage with SaaS cloud and AI providers we are seeking a Legal Counsel who understands the legal risks associated with these technologies. The successful candidate will support PSI Legal team by reviewing and negotiating contracts efficiently and pragmatically while also helping PSI stay ahead of evolving regulatory developments.

If you’re passionate about applying your legal expertise in the fields of technology, data and AI we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Review draft and negotiate technology-related contracts (SaaS, cloud providers, AI solutions, etc.)
• Monitor and interpret emerging data regulations across jurisdictions (data protection & privacy laws, AI regulations, data localization requirements, etc.)
• Support compliance with NIS2 and other cybersecurity regulations
• Assist in the implementation of a contract management tool and AI solutions for Legal
• Contribute to the Data Governance project, particularly around data classification and retention schedules
• Work closely with PSI's Legal, Data Protection, InfoSec, IT and business teams to align legal strategy with operational needs
• Stay abreast of legal developments in technology, data and AI and share insights with the broader Legal team

Qualifications

• Law degree with 5 years of post-qualification experience, ideally in technology, data or regulatory law
• Familiarity with EU regulations such as GDPR, NIS2 and the EU Data Act
• Experience in multinational legal environments and cross-border compliance
• Exposure to legal tech tools and digital transformation initiatives is a plus
• Advanced contract drafting and review skills
• Strong communication, negotiation and organizational skills
• Ability to work accurately with strong attention to detail
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly MS Word

Additional Information

• Remote Work: No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills: HR Development,Delivery,Flooring,Irrigation,ACCA,Document Management

Department / Functional Area : Legal

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1