Remote Legal Counsel: Tech, Data Privacy & IP

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Health insurance

Professional development allowance

Work with cutting-edge tech law

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a specialized Legal Counsel focused on technology and data privacy for a fully remote role. You will guide software licensing, IP strategy, and compliance with POPIA and global privacy requirements, helping shape the company’s approach to data protection and technology adoption.

You will work with international teams, handle complex tech transactions, and contribute to risk mitigation while operating in a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney with 6+ years in technology law, data privacy, or IP.
• Strong POPIA and GDPR knowledge and experience.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills for tech agreements.

Responsibilities

• Advise on software development, licensing, SaaS, and cloud contracts.
• Develop and implement data privacy policies compliant with POPIA and GDPR.
• Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments and breach response guidance.
• Manage IP portfolios including patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
• Negotiate and draft technology contracts and SLAs.
• Provide training on data privacy and technology law.

Skills

Technology law

Data privacy

Intellectual property

Contract negotiation

Remote work

Education

Admitted Attorney (SA)

LLB or equivalent

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a specialized Legal Counsel focused on technology and data privacy for a fully remote role. You will guide software licensing, IP strategy, and compliance with POPIA and global privacy requirements, helping shape the company’s approach to data protection and technology adoption.

You will work with international teams, handle complex tech transactions, and contribute to risk mitigation while operating in a remote-first environment.