Remote In-House Counsel: Commercial & Litigation

Placements24; Gauteng; À distance; ZAR 900 000 - 1 800 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fully remote work

Medical and provident fund benefits

Home office setup allowance

Professional development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking an experienced In-House Counsel to join a fully remote legal team based from Pretoria, Gauteng. The role requires strong expertise in commercial law and litigation, with the ability to provide strategic, business-focused legal advice while working independently in a remote environment.

The successful candidate will advise senior management on risks, draft and negotiate contracts, oversee external counsel, and ensure regulatory compliance across business units.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• Minimum 6 years post-admission experience.
• Strong focus on drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Experience managing litigation, in-house or at a firm.
• Solid understanding of corporate law and regulatory compliance.

Responsabilités

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (service, supply, partnership).
• Advise on legal risks in commercial transactions and operations.
• Direct external counsel for litigation, arbitration, and ADR.
• Conduct legal research and provide opinions on diverse issues.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, governance, and regulations.
• Assist with internal policies and procedures development.
• Support corporate projects and initiatives with legal input.
• Manage relationships with clients, suppliers, and regulators.
• Prepare legal documentation for major business decisions.

Connaissances

Commercial law

Contract drafting

Litigation management

Corporate law

Regulatory compliance

Legal research

Formation

Admitted Attorney (SA)

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking an experienced In-House Counsel to join a fully remote legal team based from Pretoria, Gauteng. The role requires strong expertise in commercial law and litigation, with the ability to provide strategic, business-focused legal advice while working independently in a remote environment.

The successful candidate will advise senior management on risks, draft and negotiate contracts, oversee external counsel, and ensure regulatory compliance across business units.