Legal Counsel - Full-time

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Health insurance and retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Career advancement potential

Performance-based bonuses

Company-provided resources and support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly capable Legal Counsel for a full-time, office-based role in Centurion, Gauteng. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive legal support across commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution, collaborating with multiple business units to align legal risk with business objectives.

Key responsibilities include drafting and negotiating software licenses, advising on IP matters, ensuring SA regulatory compliance, and supporting

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with a minimum of 6 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong expertise in commercial, contract, and intellectual property law.
• Prior in-house legal experience within the technology sector is highly preferred.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage complex legal issues and provide practical solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad spectrum of commercial contracts, including software licensing, SaaS agreements, and partnership agreements.
• Advise on intellectual property matters, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
• Ensure compliance with relevant South African laws and regulations in the technology sector.
• Manage and support litigation and arbitration proceedings, liaising with external counsel as needed.
• Provide legal guidance on corporate restructuring, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memos on various legal issues.
• Develop and implement internal legal policies and procedures.
• Support the sales and procurement teams with legal aspects of their transactions.
• Contribute to the development of risk management strategies.

Skills

Commercial Law

Contract Law

IP Law

Negotiation

Drafting

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

In-house Experience

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading technology firm based in Centurion, Gauteng , is seeking a highly competent Legal Counsel to join their dedicated legal department. This is a full-time, office-based position that requires a proactive and detail-oriented legal professional. The Legal Counsel will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal support to the company's operations, focusing on commercial agreements, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution. You will work closely with various business units, offering strategic legal advice to support business objectives and mitigate risks. This role is essential for ensuring the company operates within the legal framework and maintains strong corporate governance. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and innovative work environment, playing a key role in the company's continued success and expansion within the competitive tech landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad spectrum of commercial contracts, including software licensing, SaaS agreements, and partnership agreements.
• Advise on intellectual property matters, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
• Ensure compliance with relevant South African laws and regulations, particularly those pertaining to the technology sector.
• Manage and support litigation and arbitration proceedings, liaising with external counsel as needed.
• Provide legal guidance on corporate restructuring, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memos on various legal issues.
• Develop and implement internal legal policies and procedures.
• Support the sales and procurement teams with legal aspects of their transactions.
• Contribute to the development of risk management strategies.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with a minimum of 6 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
• Strong expertise in commercial law, contract law, and intellectual property law.
• Prior in-house legal experience within the technology sector is highly preferred.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage complex legal issues and provide practical solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to the Centurion, Gauteng area.
• High level of integrity and professional ethics.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package based on experience.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and skills enhancement.
• A dynamic and stimulating work environment within a leading tech company.
• Potential for career advancement.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Company-provided resources and support.