Remote Employment Law Specialist

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with annual bonuses

Fully remote work arrangement

Medical aid and provident fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly specialized Remote Employment Law Specialist to provide expert guidance on SA labor law from a remote setting. You will advise on contracts, policies, and compliance, supporting a diverse workforce across South Africa.

Admitted Attorney with 6+ years of Employment Law experience is required. You will handle disciplinary inquiries, CCMA disputes, policy reviews, and risk assessments, while training HR teams and staying current with legislation.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with 6+ years of Employment Law experience.
• In-depth knowledge of SA labor legislation including LRA, BCEA, EEA, OHSA.
• Proven experience handling employment disputes and providing strategic advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for effective remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on employment contracts, policies, and compliance with LRA and BCEA.
• Manage disciplinary inquiries, grievance procedures, and CCMA/Bargaining Council disputes.
• Review and update HR policies and employment agreements for compliance and best practices.
• Conduct legal risk assessments related to employment matters and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Train HR personnel and management on employment law updates and best practices.
• Stay abreast of legislative changes and evolving case law in employment law.

Skills

Legal analysis

Remote collaboration

Education

Admitted Attorney (SA)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly specialized Remote Employment Law Specialist to provide expert legal guidance on all facets of labor law. This fully remote position allows you to work from anywhere within South Africa, contributing to the company's commitment to fair and compliant employment practices. You will be responsible for advising on employee relations, disciplinary processes, contract reviews, and compliance with South African labor legislation. This is a unique opportunity for a legal professional passionate about employment law to shape policies and practices in a flexible, remote-first setting, supporting a diverse workforce across various locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on employment contracts, policies, and compliance with the Labour Relations Act and BCEA.
• Manage and advise on disciplinary inquiries, grievance procedures, and CCMA/Bargaining Council disputes.
• Review and update HR policies and employment agreements to ensure legal compliance and best practices.
• Conduct legal risk assessments related to employment matters and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Train HR personnel and management on employment law updates and best practices.
• Stay abreast of legislative changes and evolving case law in employment law.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with a strong focus and at least 6 years of experience in Employment Law .
• In-depth knowledge of South African labor legislation, including the LRA, BCEA, EEA, and OHSA.
• Proven experience in handling employment disputes and providing strategic advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective remote collaboration.
• Ability to work independently, manage a demanding workload, and meet deadlines from a remote location.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clear, concise, and practical legal counsel.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential for annual bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering exceptional work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical aid and provident fund.
• Budget for professional development, including courses and conferences.
• Opportunity to influence and shape the legal landscape of a growing organization.