Senior Legal Advisor - Contracts & Compliance

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Advisor specializing in Contracts & Compliance to join our remote-first legal team supporting operations in Mahikeng. The role requires overseeing contract negotiation, risk management, and regulatory adherence for a growing enterprise, with significant autonomy in shaping legal policies in a fully remote setting.

The successful candidate will lead negotiations, draft complex commercial agreements, develop compliance programs, conduct risk

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with 7+ years' experience in contract law and compliance.
• Proven drafting and negotiating experience on commercial agreements.
• Experience developing and implementing compliance programs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent remote collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation, drafting, and finalization of complex commercial contracts.
• Develop and implement effective compliance strategies and policies.
• Conduct risk assessments on contracts and business practices.
• Advise stakeholders on contractual obligations and compliance matters.
• Manage external counsel and oversee litigation matters as necessary.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Compliance programs

Risk assessment

Remote collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Qualified Attorney

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Advisor specializing in Contracts & Compliance to join their remote-first legal team supporting operations in Mahikeng . This crucial role requires a strategic thinker capable of overseeing contract negotiation, risk management, and regulatory adherence for a growing enterprise. You will act as a key advisor to business units, ensuring robust legal frameworks are in place to support strategic objectives and mitigate potential liabilities. This position offers significant autonomy and the chance to shape legal policies in a dynamic, fully remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the negotiation, drafting, and finalization of complex commercial contracts and agreements.


• Develop and implement effective compliance strategies and policies to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.


• Conduct thorough risk assessments on contracts and business practices, proposing mitigation strategies.


• Advise internal stakeholders on contractual obligations, potential disputes, and compliance matters.


• Manage external legal counsel and oversee litigation matters as necessary.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 7 years' relevant experience, with a strong emphasis on contract law and compliance.


• Demonstrated expertise in drafting and negotiating various commercial agreements.


• Proven ability to develop and implement compliance programs.


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.


• Strong virtual communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of successful remote work.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with performance-related bonuses.


• Fully remote work arrangement, providing exceptional flexibility and work-life balance.


• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.


• Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.


• A collaborative and supportive virtual team culture committed to excellence.