Remote Corporate Attorney

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote salary with incentives

Flexible working hours

Equipment provided for remote work

Career development opportunities

Medical aid and pension

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a dedicated Remote Corporate Attorney to join our client’s legal team. The role handles corporate and commercial matters, M&A, contracts, and compliance from a home office with autonomy and strong communication.

The ideal candidate is admitted in South Africa, with 7+ years in corporate law, and excels at contract negotiation, legal research, and virtual collaboration. Remote-first culture and flexible hours are offered.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 7 years of experience in corporate law.
• Demonstrated expertise in contract negotiation and drafting.
• Strong understanding of South African commercial law and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal advice on corporate and commercial issues, including contracts, M&A, and compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents with precision.
• Conduct thorough legal research and prepare memoranda on pertinent legal matters.
• Manage and oversee ongoing litigation, working with external counsel when necessary.
• Develop and implement legal policies and procedures to mitigate risk.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and stakeholders via digital communication channels.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Drafting contracts

Legal advisory

Legal research

Virtual collaboration

Written communication

Education

Admitted Attorney (South Africa)

Tools

Legal research databases

Virtual collaboration tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a dedicated and experienced Remote Corporate Attorney to join their forward-thinking legal team. This position is designed for a legal professional who thrives in a virtual environment, managing a diverse caseload of corporate and commercial legal matters. You will be instrumental in providing strategic legal guidance and ensuring robust compliance frameworks from the comfort of your home office. This role emphasizes autonomy, excellent communication, and a commitment to delivering high-quality legal services in a fully remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal advice on a variety of corporate and commercial issues, including contracts, M&A, and compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents with precision.
• Conduct thorough legal research and prepare memoranda on pertinent legal matters.
• Manage and oversee ongoing litigation, working with external counsel when necessary.
• Develop and implement legal policies and procedures to mitigate risk.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and stakeholders via digital communication channels.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 7 years of experience in corporate law.
• Demonstrated expertise in contract negotiation and drafting.
• Strong understanding of South African commercial law and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage a demanding workload remotely.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, adapted for virtual collaboration.
• Proficiency with legal research databases and virtual collaboration tools.

Benefits

• Highly competitive remote salary with performance incentives.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate a remote lifestyle.
• Company-provided equipment and technology support for remote work.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development in a remote-first culture.
• Contribution to medical aid and pension fund.