Remote Corporate Lawyer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performance‑in

Full remote work flexibility

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Home office setup allowance

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Corporate Lawyer to join its distributed legal team. The role focuses on corporate governance, compliance, and contract management for global operations, working autonomously from a home office and across time zones.

You will counsel on mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, draft commercial agreements, and ensure adherence to international regulations. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success in a fully remote

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney with 8+ years post-qualification experience.
• Extensive background in corporate law, M&A, and commercial contracting.
• Experience working remotely or in a distributed team environment is highly advantageous.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal counsel on corporate structure, mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage a variety of commercial agreements and corporate documentation.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable national and international laws and regulations.
• Advise on corporate governance best practices and assist with board resolutions and filings.
• Conduct thorough legal research and provide timely analysis on emerging legal trends.
• Manage relationships with external counsel and regulatory bodies as needed.

Skills

Corporate law

M&A

Commercial contracting

Education

Qualified Attorney (PQE 8+ years)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Remote Corporate Lawyer to join their distributed legal team. This role focuses on providing comprehensive legal support to the company's global operations, with a particular emphasis on corporate governance, compliance, and contract management. You will work autonomously from your home office, collaborating virtually with colleagues and stakeholders across different time zones. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated legal professional who excels in a remote setting and is passionate about contributing to the strategic legal direction of an innovative organization, supporting its growth and operational integrity from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal counsel on corporate structure, mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage a variety of commercial agreements and corporate documentation.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable national and international laws and regulations.
• Advise on corporate governance best practices and assist with board resolutions and filings.
• Conduct thorough legal research and provide timely analysis on emerging legal trends.
• Manage relationships with external counsel and regulatory bodies as needed.

Requirements

• Admitted attorney with significant post-qualification experience, ideally 8+ years.
• Extensive background in corporate law, M&A, and commercial contracting.
• Experience working remotely or in a distributed team environment is highly advantageous.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with digital collaboration tools and remote work technologies.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professional ethics and integrity.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• A dynamic and supportive virtual team environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.