Remote General Counsel - Technology Sector

Placements24; Polokwane; Remote; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic and experienced General Counsel to lead the company's legal department in a fully remote setting. You will be responsible for corporate governance, IP, contracts, compliance, and litigation, guiding the business with practical legal insight.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technology-law background, proven experience scaling legal operations in a high-growth SaaS environment, and the ability to partner with the executive team to support ambitious growth.

Qualifications

• Strategic General Counsel with tech-law focus.
• Experience scaling legal ops in high-growth SaaS.
• Ability to provide proactive, business-aligned legal advice.
• Collaborates with executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the legal department and ensure governance.
• Oversee IP, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance.
• Manage litigation and risk for a fast-growing tech company.

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a disruptive innovator in the SaaS space, is seeking a strategic and experienced General Counsel to lead their legal department. This is a fully remote opportunity, allowing top-tier legal talent to join from anywhere. You will be responsible for all legal affairs of the company, including corporate governance, intellectual property, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and litigation management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technology law, experience scaling legal operations in a high-growth environment, and the ability to provide proactive, business-oriented legal advice. You will work closely with the executive team, influencing strategic decisions and building a robust legal framework that supports the company's ambitious growth plans. This role is perfect for a versatile legal leader ready to shape the future of a cutting-edge technology firm from a remote setting.