Remote Compliance Counsel: Lead Regulatory Programs

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Career growth

Collaborative culture

Impactful role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Legal Counsel specializing in Compliance to join their fully remote legal department in South Africa. The role emphasizes regulatory adherence, risk management and ethical corporate practice across the organisation.

You will develop and oversee compliance programs, perform audits, provide legal training, and advise on data privacy, AML and governance matters from any SA location.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney or Advocate with at least 7 years of regulatory compliance experience.
• Proven expertise in data privacy, AML, and corporate governance.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage complex compliance projects remotely.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with compliance management software and virtual collaboration tools.
• Experience in developing and delivering compliance training is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive compliance programs across the organization.
• Monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations and advise on policy updates.
• Conduct regular compliance audits and risk assessments to identify non-compliance.
• Investigate compliance issues and implement corrective actions.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on compliance matters.
• Advise on legal risks and opportunities related to business activities.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Data privacy

Anti-money laundering

Corporate governance

Remote work

Training delivery

Education

Licensed attorney (SA)

Tools

Compliance software

Virtual collaboration tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Legal Counsel specializing in Compliance to join their fully remote legal department in South Africa. The role emphasizes regulatory adherence, risk management and ethical corporate practice across the organisation.

You will develop and oversee compliance programs, perform audits, provide legal training, and advise on data privacy, AML and governance matters from any SA location.