Remote Senior Corporate Counsel

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

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Senior Corporate Counsel in South Africa to join the legal team and guide high-stakes corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and governance, from a fully remote setup.

The role requires an admitted attorney with 10+ years of corporate law experience, strong leadership, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects independently while advising senior leadership on regulatory and strategic issues.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with minimum 10 years in corporate law.
• Proven expertise in M&A, corporate finance, and complex commercial agreements.
• Deep understanding of SA corporate law and international frameworks.
• Exceptional analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects autonomously in a remote setting.
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities for advising C-suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex corporate transactions, including M&A, financing, and strategic partnerships.
• Draft, review, and negotiate sophisticated commercial agreements and legal documentation.
• Provide expert advice on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement effective legal strategies to mitigate risks and support business objectives.
• Oversee and manage external legal counsel engaged for specific matters.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations across relevant jurisdictions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Remote work

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly accomplished Remote Senior Corporate Counsel to join their forward-thinking legal team. This position is entirely remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa . You will be responsible for providing strategic legal guidance on complex corporate matters, including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate governance. This role requires a seasoned legal professional who can independently manage high-stakes projects, offer astute advice to senior leadership, and contribute to the company's ongoing growth and success, all within a fully remote work structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex corporate transactions, including M&A, financing, and strategic partnerships.
• Draft, review, and negotiate sophisticated commercial agreements and legal documentation.
• Provide expert advice on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement effective legal strategies to mitigate risks and support business objectives.
• Oversee and manage external legal counsel engaged for specific matters.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations across relevant jurisdictions.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 10 years of extensive experience in corporate law.
• Proven expertise in handling significant M&A transactions, corporate finance, and complex commercial agreements.
• Deep understanding of South African corporate law and international legal frameworks.
• Exceptional analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects autonomously in a remote setting.
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities, comfortable advising C-suite executives.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive remote work setup support and a technology allowance.
• Excellent health, retirement, and other employee benefits.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• The flexibility and autonomy of a fully remote position, allowing work from any location in South Africa .