Legal Counsel - Corporate & Compliance

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Executive health benefits

Generous annual leave

Bonus potential

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a highly skilled Legal Counsel focused on Corporate and Compliance to join a fully remote team, headquartered in Pretoria. The role will advise on complex corporate transactions, regulatory adherence, and risk management, supporting strategic objectives across operations.

The ideal candidate is an Admitted Attorney with 8+ years of SA corporate and securities law experience, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney or Advocate with ≥8 years of relevant legal experience.
• Expertise in SA corporate law, securities law, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in managing complex M&A and corporate governance.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal guidance on corporate structuring, mergers and acquisitions.
• Develop and maintain robust compliance programs to ensure adherence to laws and regulations.
• Review commercial agreements, IP matters, and employment law issues.
• Manage regulatory filings and interactions with regulatory bodies.
• Conduct legal risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Corporate law

Regulatory compliance

M&A experience

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Admitted Attorney or Advocate in South Africa

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Legal Counsel with a focus on Corporate and Compliance matters to join their fully remote legal team, headquartered in Pretoria. This role demands a proactive approach to advising on complex corporate transactions, regulatory adherence, and risk management frameworks. You will be essential in safeguarding the company's legal integrity and supporting its strategic objectives across all operations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a virtual setting, demonstrating exceptional analytical abilities and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of legal practice within the South African context.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal guidance on corporate structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.


• Develop, implement, and maintain robust compliance programs to ensure adherence to all relevant laws and regulations.


• Review and advise on commercial agreements, intellectual property matters, and employment law issues.


• Manage regulatory filings, governmental inquiries, and interactions with regulatory bodies.


• Conduct legal risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for identified risks.


• Prepare legal opinions, policy documents, and training materials for various business units.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney or Advocate with a minimum of 8 years of relevant legal experience.


• Demonstrated expertise in South African corporate law, securities law, and regulatory compliance.


• Experience in managing complex M&A transactions and corporate governance.


• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving capabilities.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to advise stakeholders at all levels.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive-level salary and potential bonus structure.


• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible scheduling.


• Comprehensive executive health benefits package.


• Generous annual leave and paid time off.


• Significant opportunities for career advancement and professional growth within a leading organization.