Remote Tech IP Counsel — SaaS, Data Privacy & Equity

Placements24

Gauteng

Remote

ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Equity (potential)

Remote work stipend

Generous paid time off

Professional development budget

Shape legal framework for a leading SA

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced In-House Counsel specialized in Technology Law for a fully remote role supporting a Pretoria-based tech leader. You will advise on IP, data privacy, licensing, and cloud contracts, partnering with product, engineering and business teams to manage legal risk and ensure regulatory compliance in fast-moving digital initiatives.

Admitted Attorney with 5+ years in technology/IP/privacy is required, with strong negotiation skills and familiarity with POPIA and

Qualifications

Admitted Attorney with 5+ years of experience in technology/IP/privacy.
Strong understanding of software licensing, SaaS agreements, and cloud computing issues.
Knowledge of South African and international data protection laws (POPIA).
Experience working in remote or distributed teams is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

Advise on intellectual property matters (patent, trademark, copyright).
Draft, review, and negotiate technology contracts (SaaS, licenses, development).
Ensure data privacy compliance and advise on data security practices.
Support product teams with legal analysis for new features and technologies.
Manage and resolve disputes related to technology and IP.
Develop and maintain internal policies related to tech and data usage.