Remote Employment Law Specialist

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Home office stipend

Professional development

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a fully remote Employment Law Specialist in South Africa to advise on all facets of SA employment law, ensure compliance, and manage escalations for national operations. The ideal candidate is admitted attorney with 5+ years of post-qualification experience in employment law, skilled in drafting contracts, handling disputes, and delivering practical legal guidance.

This remote role offers autonomy, a flexible schedule, and a focus on strategic HR collaboration and risk

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience focused on employment law.
• Proven expertise in South African labour law and practice, including dispute resolution.
• Experience in drafting employment contracts, policies, and settlement agreements.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong legal drafting and analysis.
• Proficiency in using remote work technologies and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on all aspects of employment law, including contracts, disputes, disciplinary processes, and terminations.
• Develop, review, and update employment contracts, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with the Labour Relations Act and other relevant legislation.
• Advise on and manage workplace investigations, grievances, and arbitrations.
• Conduct legal research on employment law matters and provide clear, concise recommendations.
• Assist in the development and delivery of employment law training programs for HR and management.
• Represent the company in conciliation and arbitration proceedings at the CCMA and bargaining councils.
• Stay abreast of legislative changes and best practices in employment law and human resources.
• Contribute to strategic workforce planning and talent management initiatives from a legal perspective.
• Ensure compliance with EEA, B-BBEE, and other relevant employment equity legislation.
• Manage and resolve complex employment disputes effectively and efficiently.

Skills

Admitted Attorney

Employment law

Dispute resolution

Legal drafting

Contract drafting

Remote work

Education

LLB degree

Tools

Remote collaboration tools

Job description

About the Role Our client is actively seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Remote Employment Law Specialist to join their innovative legal team. This role is designed for a legal professional who thrives in a fully remote setting and possesses deep expertise in South African employment legislation. You will be instrumental in advising on all facets of employment law, ensuring compliance, and mitigating risks for the organization across its national operations. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking company from the comfort of your own home, offering flexibility and autonomy. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, capable of managing their workload independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues and management virtually. We are looking for someone who is passionate about employment law and committed to providing strategic legal insights that support our client's employee relations and business objectives. This fully remote position offers the unique advantage of working without geographical constraints, focusing purely on delivering high-quality legal services from anywhere within South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on all aspects of employment law, including contracts, disputes, disciplinary processes, and terminations.
• Develop, review, and update employment contracts, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with the Labour Relations Act and other relevant legislation.
• Advise on and manage workplace investigations, grievances, and arbitrations.
• Conduct legal research on employment law matters and provide clear, concise recommendations.
• Assist in the development and delivery of employment law training programs for HR and management.
• Represent the company in conciliation and arbitration proceedings at the CCMA and bargaining councils.
• Stay abreast of legislative changes and best practices in employment law and human resources.
• Contribute to strategic workforce planning and talent management initiatives from a legal perspective.
• Ensure compliance with EEA, B-BBEE, and other relevant employment equity legislation.
• Manage and resolve complex employment disputes effectively and efficiently.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience focused on employment law.
• Proven expertise in South African labour law and practice, including dispute resolution.
• Experience in drafting employment contracts, policies, and settlement agreements.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong capacity for legal drafting and analysis.
• Proficiency in using remote work technologies and collaboration tools.
• Demonstrated ability to provide practical and commercially sound legal advice.
• A proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential employment law risks.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Must be self-disciplined, organized, and highly motivated for a remote work environment.

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility and work-life balance.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and progressive organization.
• Supportive virtual team environment.
• Contribution towards home office setup and internet expenses.
• Access to professional development resources and training.
• Regular virtual team-building activities.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Exposure to a diverse range of employment law challenges.
• Be part of a company that values its remote workforce.