Senior Legal Officer

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development and education

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Officer to lead the legal function remotely. The role demands strategic thinking in corporate and commercial law to guide risk management and regulatory compliance across the organization.

You will oversee governance, contract negotiation, policy development, and interactions with external counsel. The position offers autonomy and the ability to shape the company’s legal strategy from anywhere.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 6 years of relevant legal experience.
• Deep expertise in corporate law, contract law, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to manage significant legal risks and provide strategic counsel to executive leadership.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal advice on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts, partnership agreements, and service level agreements.
• Develop and implement robust legal policies and procedures to ensure company-wide adherence.
• Manage litigation and dispute resolution processes, working closely with external counsel.
• Advise on intellectual property, data protection, and employment law issues.
• Oversee corporate secretarial functions and ensure timely statutory filings.

Skills

Corporate law

Contract law

Regulatory compliance

Negotiation

Drafting

External counsel management

Education

Admitted Attorney

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Legal Officer to lead their legal functions from a fully remote position. This role demands a strategic thinker with a strong background in corporate and commercial law to provide expert guidance and oversight. You will be responsible for ensuring the company's legal integrity, managing risk, and advising on complex legal matters across the organization. This is a critical leadership position offering the autonomy and flexibility of remote work, allowing you to shape legal strategy and drive compliance initiatives effectively from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal advice on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts, partnership agreements, and service level agreements.
• Develop and implement robust legal policies and procedures to ensure company-wide adherence.
• Manage litigation and dispute resolution processes, working closely with external counsel.
• Advise on intellectual property, data protection, and employment law issues.
• Oversee corporate secretarial functions and ensure timely statutory filings.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 6 years of relevant legal experience.
• Deep expertise in corporate law, contract law, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to manage significant legal risks and provide strategic counsel to executive leadership.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
• Experience in managing external legal resources and overseeing legal budgets.
• Demonstrated capability to work autonomously and effectively manage a remote legal function.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-driven bonus structure.
• Fully remote work environment with extensive flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous allowance for professional development and continuing education.
• Opportunity to play a pivotal role in the strategic direction of the company's legal affairs.