Senior Remote Corporate Counsel (M&A & Compliance)

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health and wellness benefits

Home office support

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Corporate Legal Counsel to join its fully remote legal team in South Africa. The role provides expert guidance on corporate and commercial matters, supports major transactions, and ensures regulatory compliance from a remote setup.

You will manage diverse workloads independently, draft and negotiate complex contracts, handle disputes, and partner with internal stakeholders and external counsel to mitigate risk while upholding the highest standards of legal

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney in South Africa with strong corporate law background and 7+ years of experience.
• Proven ability to draft, review and negotiate complex commercial contracts.
• Experience managing regulatory compliance and risk in corporate environments.

Responsibilities

• Advise on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and other significant corporate transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts and agreements.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Manage and resolve legal disputes and litigation matters effectively.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external counsel.
• Proactively identify and mitigate legal risks impacting the business.

Skills

Corporate law

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Remote work experience

Analytical thinking

Education

Admitted attorney in South Africa

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Corporate Legal Counsel to join its fully remote legal team in South Africa. The role provides expert guidance on corporate and commercial matters, supports major transactions, and ensures regulatory compliance from a remote setup.

You will manage diverse workloads independently, draft and negotiate complex contracts, handle disputes, and partner with internal stakeholders and external counsel to mitigate risk while upholding the highest standards of legal