Senior Corporate Counsel — Remote SA, M&A & Contracts

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first work model

Home office stipend

Professional development opportunities

Access to cutting-edge legal tech

Retirement savings contribution

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to join their remote-first legal team in South Africa. You will provide strategic legal advice on corporate matters, draft and negotiate complex agreements, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage external counsel where needed.

The role emphasizes governance, data privacy, and a proactive, autonomous work style in a distributed setup. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate law, contract negotiation, and regulatory

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney or Advocate with 7+ years in corporate law.
• Proven experience drafting and negotiating complex contracts.
• Strong understanding of South African corporate law and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in a remote or hybrid environment is highly desirable.
• Membership in a relevant professional legal body.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal counsel on mergers and acquisitions, governance, and commercial contracts.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal agreements protecting the company interests.
• Advise on compliance with data privacy and employment laws.
• Oversee external counsel and manage legal research to support decisions.
• Develop and implement policies to mitigate risk.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including finance, HR, and operations.

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to join their remote-first legal team in South Africa. You will provide strategic legal advice on corporate matters, draft and negotiate complex agreements, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage external counsel where needed.

The role emphasizes governance, data privacy, and a proactive, autonomous work style in a distributed setup. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate law, contract negotiation, and regulatory