Remote Senior Legal Counsel - Technology Transactions

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 2,305,000 - 3,129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first

Health insurance

Stock options

Retirement plan

Professional development budget

Flexible working hours

Home office stipend

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Legal Counsel specializing in Technology Transactions for a fully remote global tech firm. You will draft and negotiate software licenses, SaaS agreements, IP licenses, and development contracts, while advising on IP protection and data privacy.

You will collaborate with product, engineering, and business teams worldwide to deliver practical legal solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney with 7+ years in technology transactions and IP law.
• Extensive experience drafting and negotiating software licenses, SaaS, and IP contracts.
• Strong understanding of data privacy regulations (GDPR, POPIA, CCPA).
• Ability to provide pragmatic, business-focused legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex technology agreements (licenses, SaaS, MSAs, SOWs).
• Advise on IP protection, open-source compliance, and data privacy issues.
• Manage IP strategy including patents, trademarks, and copyrights for tech products.
• Support strategic tech partnerships and joint ventures with contract negotiation.
• Provide risk assessments and practical legal solutions for tech initiatives.
• Collaborate with global teams in a remote setting and stay updated on laws.

Skills

Technology transactions

Intellectual property law

Negotiation

Remote work

Tools

SaaS contracts

IP licensing

Cloud contracts

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking global technology firm, is actively seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel specializing in Technology Transactions to join their fully remote legal team. This role is crucial for supporting the company's innovative product development and global technology partnerships. You will be responsible for negotiating and drafting a wide array of technology-focused agreements, including software licensing, SaaS agreements, IP licenses, development agreements, and data privacy compliance. This is a remote-first opportunity, offering unparalleled flexibility for top legal talent. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of intellectual property law, technology trends, and complex commercial negotiations. You will work independently and collaboratively with global teams, providing strategic legal advice that drives business success. We are looking for a self-motivated individual who thrives in a virtual work environment and is adept at managing complex international transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex technology-related agreements, including software licenses (inbound and outbound), SaaS agreements, cloud computing agreements, master services agreements (MSAs), statements of work (SOWs), and professional services agreements.
• Advise product development, engineering, and business teams on intellectual property protection, open-source software compliance, data privacy (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), and other technology-related legal issues.
• Manage and advise on intellectual property strategy, including patent, trademark, and copyright matters in relation to technology products and services.
• Support strategic technology partnerships, alliances, and joint ventures, including the negotiation of associated agreements.
• Conduct legal risk assessments and provide practical, business-oriented legal solutions for technology initiatives.
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders across different departments and geographies in a remote setting.
• Stay current with evolving technology laws, regulations, and industry best practices globally.
• Assist in the development and implementation of standard legal templates and playbooks for technology transactions.
• Oversee and manage external counsel engaged in technology-related matters.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations concerning technology, data, and intellectual property.

Requirements

• Admitted attorney with a minimum of 7 years of experience focused on technology transactions and intellectual property law, preferably gained in a technology company or a leading law firm serving tech clients.
• Extensive experience in drafting and negotiating complex software licenses, SaaS agreements, and IP-related contracts.
• Strong understanding of intellectual property rights (patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets) and their commercialization.
• In-depth knowledge of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, POPIA, CCPA) and their implications for technology services.
• Proven ability to provide pragmatic legal advice in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex legal concepts clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage workload effectively in a remote setting.
• Experience with cloud computing, AI, and emerging technologies is a significant plus.
• Membership in a recognized legal professional body.

Benefits

• Highly competitive remote salary.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous stock options package.
• Contribution to a retirement savings plan.
• Significant professional development budget for conferences and training.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate global collaboration.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and shape legal frameworks.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Home office stipend to ensure a productive remote setup.
• A truly global and diverse work environment.