Remote Senior Corporate & Commercial Counsel | Tech

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Performance incentives

Generous paid time off

Home office allowance

Online learning platforms

Industry conferences access

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join a fully remote legal team supporting operations in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. The role focuses on corporate and commercial matters, drafting and negotiating complex agreements, and ensuring regulatory compliance across a global client base.

Ideal candidates will have 9+ years as an admitted attorney, strong governance and M&A experience, and the ability to work autonomously in a remote, fast-paced environment within South Africa.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with at least 9 years of post-qualification experience in corporate and commercial law.
• Extensive experience drafting and negotiating international commercial agreements.
• Proven governance, M&A, and regulatory compliance expertise.
• Able to work independently and in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal counsel on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate high-value contracts including SaaS, partnerships, and vendor agreements.
• Advise on governance, board resolutions, and statutory compliance.
• Manage external counsel relationships and litigation as needed.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructurings remotely.

Skills

Corporate & Commercial Law

Contract Negotiation

Regulatory Compliance

M&A Experience

Remote Work

Legal Research

Communication Skills

Tools

Legal Research Tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join a fully remote legal team supporting operations in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. The role focuses on corporate and commercial matters, drafting and negotiating complex agreements, and ensuring regulatory compliance across a global client base.

Ideal candidates will have 9+ years as an admitted attorney, strong governance and M&A experience, and the ability to work autonomously in a remote, fast-paced environment within South Africa.