Remote Legal Advisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work allowances

Flexible hours

Private medical insurance

Retirement planning

Generous annual leave

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Legal Advisor to join its fully distributed legal team in South Africa. You will provide strategic guidance on corporate governance, compliance, and contract management from a remote setting.

The role requires a SA-admitted attorney/advocate with at least 7 years of post-qualification experience, exceptional negotiation skills, and the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision while coordinating with internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Admitted as an Attorney or Advocate in South Africa with at least 7 years post-qualification experience.
• Expertise in corporate law, contract law and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to work autonomously in a remote setting.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Proficient with virtual collaboration tools and legal tech platforms.
• Strong commitment to ethical practice and professional integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal advice on corporate and commercial issues.
• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, SLAs, and partnership documents.
• Ensure adherence to laws, regulations, and company policies; identify compliance gaps.
• Manage litigation matters and coordinate with external counsel and stakeholders.
• Develop and implement remote-first legal policies and procedures.
• Conduct legal research and analyze emerging trends and impacts.

Skills

Corporate law

Contract law

Regulatory compliance

Remote work

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical

Tools

Legal tech platforms

Virtual collaboration tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and independent Remote Legal Advisor to join their fully distributed legal team. This position is based entirely online, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa. You will provide strategic legal guidance and support to various departments, focusing on corporate governance, compliance, and contract management. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated legal professional who excels in a remote work environment and thrives on tackling complex legal challenges with minimal supervision, contributing significantly to the company's legal strategy and risk mitigation efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Offer comprehensive legal advice on a broad spectrum of corporate and commercial issues relevant to our client's business operations.
• Review, draft, and negotiate various contracts, service level agreements, and partnership documentation.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies, proactively identifying and addressing compliance gaps.
• Manage and oversee litigation matters, coordinating with external counsel and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and implement effective legal policies and procedures tailored for a remote-first organization.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and provide timely analysis on emerging legal trends and their potential impact.

Requirements

• Admitted as an Attorney or Advocate in South Africa with at least 7 years of post-qualification experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in corporate law, contract law, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and manage a demanding workload in a remote setting.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with virtual collaboration tools and legal tech platforms.
• A strong commitment to ethical practice and professional integrity.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package with remote work allowances.
• Flexible working hours and location independence within South Africa.
• Comprehensive private medical insurance and retirement planning options.
• Generous annual leave allowance and professional development budget.
• Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking, innovative company culture.