Remote Legal Counsel - Contracts

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & retirement contributions

Remote work allowance

Equipment provision

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Remote Legal Counsel specializing in commercial contracts to join its fully remote legal team. You will draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of agreements from home, advising stakeholders on risks and terms.

The ideal candidate is admitted attorney with 5+ years in contract law, strong drafting skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, remote environment.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with at least 5 years of experience focused on commercial contract law.
• Proven expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts.
• Solid understanding of contract lifecycle management and risk assessment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, adept at remote collaboration.
• Ability to manage a high workload independently and meet deadlines in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide array of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, service contracts, and NDAs.
• Advise business stakeholders on contractual risks, obligations, and legal implications.
• Ensure contracts comply with company policies and relevant laws and regulations.
• Manage the contract lifecycle, including renewal and termination processes.
• Develop and maintain standard contract templates and playbooks.
• Collaborate with internal teams to streamline contract processes and improve efficiency.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract review

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Remote collaboration

Education

Admitted Attorney

Tools

Contract management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for a detail-oriented and experienced Remote Legal Counsel specializing in contracts to join their fully remote legal team. This position is crucial for supporting business operations by managing and negotiating a high volume of commercial contracts. Working entirely from home, you will collaborate closely with various departments to ensure favorable terms and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of contract law and exceptional drafting skills, contributing directly to the company's commercial success and risk mitigation strategies, operating within a flexible, remote work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide array of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, service contracts, and NDAs.
• Advise business stakeholders on contractual risks, obligations, and legal implications.
• Ensure contracts comply with company policies and relevant laws and regulations.
• Manage the contract lifecycle, including renewal and termination processes.
• Develop and maintain standard contract templates and playbooks.
• Collaborate with internal teams to streamline contract processes and improve efficiency.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with at least 5 years of experience focused on commercial contract law.
• Proven expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts.
• Solid understanding of contract lifecycle management and risk assessment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, adept at remote collaboration.
• Ability to manage a high workload independently and meet deadlines in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health and retirement contributions.
• Generous remote work allowance and necessary equipment provision.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• The autonomy and flexibility of a 100% remote role, supporting work-life balance.