Remote Legal Counsel - Technology Law

Placements24; Soweto; Híbrido; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.800.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Professional development

Dynamic virtual culture

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks a sophisticated Remote Legal Counsel specializing in Technology Law to join its virtual legal team in a fully remote capacity. You will advise on software licensing, SaaS, IP protection, and data privacy, partnering with product, engineering, and business squads to align contracts with regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes independence and collaboration, with responsibilities spanning regulatory compliance, developing online policy templates, and negotiating terms of

Formación

• Admitted Attorney with minimum 5 years in technology law, IP, or data privacy.
• Strong understanding of software licensing, SaaS, and digital services agreements.
• Knowledge of data protection laws and regulations.
• Experience in managing intellectual property rights.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and remotely.

Responsabilidades

• Advise on technology-related contracts, including software licensing, SaaS, and development contracts.
• Provide counsel on data privacy and protection regulations (e.g., POPIA, GDPR).
• Manage and protect the company's IP portfolio (patents, trademarks, copyrights).
• Support product development teams on legal/compliance matters for new technologies.
• Assist with regulatory compliance in the technology sector.
• Negotiate and draft terms of service, privacy policies, and other online legal documents.

Conocimientos

Legal advisory

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Data privacy

Intellectual property

Educación

LLB degree

Bar admission (SA)

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a sophisticated Remote Legal Counsel with a specialization in Technology Law to join their innovative virtual legal team. This role is essential for supporting the company's technology-driven initiatives, including software development, data privacy, intellectual property, and digital services. You will provide critical legal advice to product, engineering, and business teams, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks associated with cutting-edge technology. This is an ideal opportunity for a tech-savvy legal professional looking to make a significant impact in a fully remote capacity within a rapidly evolving industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on technology-related contracts, including software licensing, SaaS agreements, and development contracts.
• Provide counsel on data privacy and protection regulations (e.g., POPIA, GDPR).
• Manage and protect the company's intellectual property portfolio, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
• Support product development teams on legal and compliance matters related to new technologies.
• Assist with regulatory compliance in the technology sector.
• Negotiate and draft terms of service, privacy policies, and other online legal documents.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 5 years of experience in technology law , intellectual property, or data privacy.
• Strong understanding of software licensing, SaaS, and digital services agreements.
• Knowledge of data protection laws and regulations.
• Experience in managing intellectual property rights.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Opportunities to work at the forefront of technology law.
• Support for professional development and advanced training.
• A dynamic and collaborative virtual work culture focused on innovation.