Senior Legal Advisor - Remote First

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first work model

Home office setup allowance

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Advisor to join our esteemed legal department. This remote-first role offers flexible work from anywhere in South Africa, with a focus on complex financial regulations, corporate governance, and commercial transactions.

You will lead strategic legal initiatives, manage external counsel, and mentor junior lawyers in a distributed team. The role requires Admitted Attorney or Advocate with 8+ years' post-qualification experience, and a strong

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney or Advocate with 8+ years post-qualification experience in financial services law.
• Expertise in financial regulation, corporate law, M&A, and complex commercial contracting.
• In-depth knowledge of South African financial services legislation and regulatory bodies.
• Exceptional analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Superior written and verbal communication abilities, with strong presentation skills.
• Proven ability to lead legal initiatives and work autonomously in a remote environment.
• Experience in managing external legal counsel effectively.
• Strong leadership potential and a collaborative spirit.
• Proficiency in advanced legal research tools and technologies.
• High degree of professional integrity and ethical conduct.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice on financial regulations, capital markets, and corporate finance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate sophisticated financial agreements, transaction documents, and partnership contracts.
• Oversee and manage compliance with all relevant South African financial laws and regulatory frameworks (e.g., FSCA, SARB).
• Lead and manage legal aspects of complex corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and capital raising.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis, providing strategic recommendations to senior management.
• Develop and implement robust legal policies and procedures to mitigate risk.
• Manage and oversee external counsel in litigation and specialized matters.
• Advise on employment law and other operational legal requirements.
• Contribute to the strategic planning and risk management of the organization.
• Mentor and guide junior members of the legal team in a virtual setting.

Skills

Financial services law

Regulatory compliance

M&A

Negotiation

Analytical reasoning

Remote work autonomy

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading player in the financial services sector, is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Advisor to join their esteemed legal department. This position is a fully remote, remote-first role, offering the ultimate flexibility to work from any approved location within **South Africa**. The Senior Legal Advisor will be responsible for providing expert legal counsel on complex financial regulations, corporate governance, and commercial transactions. We are looking for a seasoned legal professional with a deep understanding of the financial services industry, exceptional strategic thinking, and a proven ability to manage significant legal risks. As a remote-first organization, all communication and collaboration are streamlined for distributed teams, ensuring maximum productivity and engagement. This is a prime opportunity to advance your career within a forward-thinking company that champions innovation, collaboration, and employee well-being, offering substantial professional development in a critical sector. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and dynamic virtual workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice on financial regulations, capital markets, and corporate finance matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate sophisticated financial agreements, transaction documents, and partnership contracts.
• Oversee and manage compliance with all relevant South African financial laws and regulatory frameworks (e.g., FSCA, SARB).
• Lead and manage legal aspects of complex corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and capital raising.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis, providing strategic recommendations to senior management.
• Develop and implement robust legal policies and procedures to mitigate risk.
• Manage and oversee external counsel in litigation and specialized matters.
• Advise on employment law and other operational legal requirements.
• Contribute to the strategic planning and risk management of the organization.
• Mentor and guide junior members of the legal team in a virtual setting.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney or Advocate with a minimum of 8 years of post-qualification experience, with a significant focus on financial services law.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial regulation, corporate law, M&A, and complex commercial contracting.
• In-depth knowledge of South African financial services legislation and regulatory bodies.
• Exceptional analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Superior written and verbal communication abilities, with strong presentation skills.
• Proven ability to lead legal initiatives and work autonomously in a remote environment.
• Experience in managing external legal counsel effectively.
• Strong leadership potential and a collaborative spirit.
• Proficiency in advanced legal research tools and technologies.
• A high degree of professional integrity and ethical conduct.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary up to R .
• Fully remote, remote-first working model providing exceptional work-life balance.
• Generous home office setup allowance and ongoing technical support.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• Ample annual leave and paid time off.
• Access to cutting-edge legal technology and resources.
• A dynamic, inclusive, and innovative virtual work culture.
• Performance-based bonuses and recognition programs.
• Regular virtual team-building events and professional networking opportunities.