Remote Legal Counsel - Compliance Focus

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Remote Legal Counsel with a strong focus on compliance to join our growing legal team. The role involves building and maintaining robust compliance programs, advising on risk management, and ensuring adherence to national and international regulations from a remote setting.

Ideal candidates are admitted attorneys with 7+ years in compliance and regulatory law, knowledgeable in SA governance, data protection, and anti-bribery matters.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with 7+ years in compliance/regulatory law.
• Strong knowledge of SA corporate governance and data protection laws.
• Experience implementing compliance frameworks.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive compliance programs across the organization.
• Monitor changes in relevant laws and advise on policy updates.
• Conduct internal investigations and audits to ensure adherence to standards.
• Provide guidance on data privacy, anti-bribery, sanctions and other regulatory matters.
• Train employees on compliance policies and procedures.
• Manage regulatory reporting and liaise with government authorities.

Skills

Compliance program development

Risk assessment

Data privacy knowledge

Regulatory analysis

Education

Admitted Attorney (SA)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Remote Legal Counsel with a strong focus on compliance to join their growing legal team. This role is essential for ensuring the company adheres to all relevant national and international regulations, implementing robust compliance programs, and advising on risk management strategies. You will work closely with internal departments to foster a culture of compliance and mitigate legal and reputational risks. This fully remote position offers significant autonomy and the chance to shape compliance frameworks from the ground up, making a substantial contribution to the company's ethical operations and sustained success, regardless of geographical location. Ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional with a passion for regulatory excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive compliance programs across the organization.
• Monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations and advise on necessary policy updates.
• Conduct internal investigations and audits to ensure adherence to compliance standards.
• Provide legal guidance on data privacy, anti-bribery, sanctions, and other regulatory matters.
• Train employees on compliance policies and procedures, fostering a strong culture of ethical conduct.
• Manage regulatory reporting requirements and liaise with government authorities as needed.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 7 years of experience, with a significant portion dedicated to compliance and regulatory law.
• In-depth knowledge of South African corporate governance, financial regulations, and data protection laws.
• Experience in developing and implementing compliance frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex legislation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Flexible working hours and a fully remote work arrangement.
• Opportunities for professional development and specialized compliance training.
• A dynamic and supportive virtual team culture committed to ethical business practices.