Remote Contract Lawyer - Flexible, Project-Based Counsel

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive contract rate

Diverse projects

Industry exposure

Supportive virtual environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Contract Lawyer for a fully remote, project-based engagement. You will review contracts, draft agreements, and advise on legal issues across varying projects, all managed remotely.

This role suits a flexible professional who thrives in a distributed team and dynamic assignments. The ideal candidate is an Admitted Attorney with 5+ years post-qualification experience in corporate or commercial law, with strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with corporate or commercial law experience.
• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient with remote collaboration tools.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work autonomously on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Review and draft contracts, agreements, and policies.
• Provide legal advice on specific projects.
• Conduct legal research and prepare summaries.
• Assist with compliance checks and regulatory adherence.
• Support ongoing legal initiatives and operations.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams remotely.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Remote collaboration

Job description

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Contract Lawyer for a fully remote, project-based engagement. You will review contracts, draft agreements, and advise on legal issues across varying projects, all managed remotely.

This role suits a flexible professional who thrives in a distributed team and dynamic assignments. The ideal candidate is an Admitted Attorney with 5+ years post-qualification experience in corporate or commercial law, with strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.