Remote Senior Legal Counsel

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Fully remote work environment

Professional development budget

Work on cutting-edge international law

Collaborative virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Legal Counsel to join its globally distributed legal team. The role focuses on complex international commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, and risk management across jurisdictions, advising executives and business development teams.

You will lead negotiations, support global expansion, and oversee intellectual property and data privacy matters, with a fully remote setup offering flexibility and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of post-qualification experience in international corporate law.
• Strong expertise in cross-border contracts and M&A.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills to explain complex issues.
• Ability to manage multiple high-stakes projects remotely.
• Experience with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the negotiation and drafting of complex international commercial contracts and partnership agreements.
• Provide strategic legal counsel on global expansion, mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
• Ensure compliance with diverse international laws and regulations, including data privacy and trade compliance.
• Manage and advise on intellectual property portfolios, including trademarks, patents, and copyrights.
• Oversee and guide external legal counsel on specialized matters in various international markets.
• Develop and implement legal policies and procedures to support global business operations effectively.

Skills

International law

Contract drafting

M&A

Data privacy

Regulatory compliance

Cross-border contracts

Remote work

Analytical thinking

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced Remote Senior Legal Counsel to join their globally distributed legal team. This position is critical for supporting the company's international operations and strategic growth initiatives, focusing on complex commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, and risk management across various jurisdictions. As a key advisor, you will collaborate extensively with internal stakeholders, including executive leadership and business development teams, to provide strategic legal guidance. This fully remote role offers unparalleled flexibility and the opportunity to make a significant impact from anywhere, contributing to a culture that values autonomy, innovation, and continuous learning, while upholding the highest standards of legal integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the negotiation and drafting of complex international commercial contracts and partnership agreements.
• Provide strategic legal counsel on global expansion, mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
• Ensure compliance with diverse international laws and regulations, including data privacy and trade compliance.
• Manage and advise on intellectual property portfolios, including trademarks, patents, and copyrights.
• Oversee and guide external legal counsel on specialized matters in various international markets.
• Develop and implement legal policies and procedures to support global business operations effectively.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney (or equivalent qualification) with a minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in international corporate law or complex commercial transactions.
• Demonstrated expertise in cross-border contracts, international regulatory frameworks, and M&A.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex legal issues clearly.
• Proven ability to manage multiple high-stakes projects independently in a remote work setting .
• Experience with intellectual property law and data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) is essential.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including stock options.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible working hours.
• Generous budget for professional development, conferences, and training.
• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge international legal challenges.
• Collaborative virtual team environment with strong support and resources.