Remote In-House Counsel: Senior Contract Specialist

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 689,000 - 1,102,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced In-House Counsel specializing in contracts for a fully remote role with a leading technology firm. You will draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements and advise internal teams to ensure terms align with company objectives and risk appetite.

The ideal candidate holds a JD with bar admission and 7+ years of experience in transactional contracts, preferably in-house at a tech company, with strong negotiation and risk-management skills.

Qualifications

• JD or equivalent required with admission to the bar.
• Minimum 7 years of experience focused on commercial contracts and transactional law, preferably in-house at a tech company.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills for a variety of commercial agreements.
• Solid understanding of corporate law, intellectual property, and data privacy regulations.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of complex commercial contracts and agreements.
• Advise stakeholders on contractual terms, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure contracts comply with applicable laws and company policies.
• Manage contract lifecycles including renewal, amendment, and termination.
• Collaborate with Sales, Procurement, and Product teams on contractual issues.
• Identify and resolve contractual disputes proactively.
• Develop and maintain standardized contract templates and playbooks.
• Provide legal support for corporate transactions as needed.
• Stay current with legal developments affecting contract law and the tech industry.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Negotiation

Transactional law

Remote collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent

Tools

Contract management software

Legal research tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced In-House Counsel specializing in contracts for a fully remote role with a leading technology firm. You will draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements and advise internal teams to ensure terms align with company objectives and risk appetite.

The ideal candidate holds a JD with bar admission and 7+ years of experience in transactional contracts, preferably in-house at a tech company, with strong negotiation and risk-management skills.