Remote Senior Legal Consultant, Specialized Practice

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Contract role with flexible terms

High-profile projects

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly skilled Legal Consultant for a remote-based contract role. You will provide specialized legal counsel on complex projects and regulatory matters, leveraging your 10+ years of experience in areas such as M&A, IP, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with excellent analytical, research, and writing skills, capable of delivering strategic advice to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney with substantial experience in a specialized area of law (e.g., M&A, IP, regulatory).
• Provide strategic legal counsel and risk mitigation for complex matters.
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills required.
• Independent work style with ability to manage projects remotely.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice and strategic recommendations on assigned projects and issues.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis for complex matters.
• Review and advise on contracts, policies, and compliance frameworks.
• Assist in developing legal strategies and solutions to business challenges.
• Prepare comprehensive legal opinions, reports, and presentations.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders as needed.

Skills

Legal analysis

Contract review

Regulatory compliance

Remote work

Tools

Legal research databases

Job description

Placements24 seeks a highly skilled Legal Consultant for a remote-based contract role. You will provide specialized legal counsel on complex projects and regulatory matters, leveraging your 10+ years of experience in areas such as M&A, IP, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with excellent analytical, research, and writing skills, capable of delivering strategic advice to internal and external stakeholders.