Remote Senior Legal Counsel — Data Privacy & Compliance

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

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a global technology services leader in recruiting a Remote Senior Legal Counsel to lead data privacy and compliance across the African region. The role requires Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with 6+ years post-admission, plus deep knowledge of POPIA and GDPR to advise on cross-border transfers and DPIAs.

You will collaborate with IT, security, and business units to implement privacy-by-design programs, train staff, and respond to data breaches in a

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with 6+ years post-admission experience.
• Specialized expertise in data privacy law, POPIA and GDPR.
• Proven track record developing privacy programs and compliance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and risk assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and ability to work remotely.
• CIPP/E or equivalent privacy certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage data privacy programs and policies.
• Advise on POPIA, GDPR and global privacy regulations.
• Conduct DPIAs/PIAs and manage data breach response.
• Provide training on data privacy best practices.
• Review DPAs, vendor contracts, and cross-border transfers.
• Collaborate with IT and Security to embed privacy-by-design.

Skills

Data privacy law

Risk assessment

Legal analysis

Communication

Independent work

Education

Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Job description

Placements24 is assisting a global technology services leader in recruiting a Remote Senior Legal Counsel to lead data privacy and compliance across the African region. The role requires Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with 6+ years post-admission, plus deep knowledge of POPIA and GDPR to advise on cross-border transfers and DPIAs.

You will collaborate with IT, security, and business units to implement privacy-by-design programs, train staff, and respond to data breaches in a