Remote In-House Counsel: Contracts, Compliance & Strategy

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced In-House Counsel to join our legal team on a fully remote basis in South Africa. You will provide comprehensive legal support across commercial contracts, governance, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution from your home office.

You will draft and negotiate vendor agreements, advise on risk management and policy implementation, and collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel to protect the company's interests.

Qualifications

• Admitted as an Attorney or Advocate with at least 5 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong experience in commercial contract negotiation and corporate compliance.
• Ability to provide practical, strategic legal advice for business operations.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including vendor and partnership contracts.
• Provide guidance on corporate governance, compliance, and risk management.
• Assist in litigation management and employment-related legal matters.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and industry regulations.
• Develop and implement internal policies to mitigate legal risks.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel as needed.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Corporate compliance

Legal advisory

Data privacy

Remote work

Education

Admitted as Attorney/Advocate (5+ PQE)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced In-House Counsel to join our legal team on a fully remote basis in South Africa. You will provide comprehensive legal support across commercial contracts, governance, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution from your home office.

You will draft and negotiate vendor agreements, advise on risk management and policy implementation, and collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel to protect the company's interests.