Senior Remote Employment Lawyer — South Africa

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Employment Lawyer to join our legal team. This fully remote role requires providing expert counsel on SA employment law and developing remote-friendly policies for a distributed workforce across South Africa.

You will draft and review contracts, advise on compliance with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, handle disputes including CCMA matters, and train HR on best practices.

Qualifications

• LLB degree or equivalent qualification.
• Admission as an Attorney or Advocate of the High Court of SA.
• Minimum 7 years post-qualification experience in employment law.
• Deep knowledge of SA labor legislation and case law.
• Ability to advise on dismissals, discrimination, and investigations.
• Experience drafting and implementing employment policies and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive advice on all aspects of employment law for the organization.
• Develop, review, and implement remote-work employment contracts and policies.
• Ensure compliance with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act and Labour Relations Act.
• Manage and resolve disputes, grievances, and disciplinary processes, including CCMA matters.
• Conduct legal research on trends impacting remote work and advisory needs.
• Assist HR in developing legally sound strategies and policies.
• Train HR and management on employment law compliance and best practices.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings and negotiations related to employment matters.
• Ensure consistent application of policies across remote employees.

Skills

Employment law

Contract drafting

Policy development

Dispute resolution

Remote work experience

Communication

Education

LLB degree

Admitted Attorney (SA High Court)

Tools

Legal research databases

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Employment Lawyer to join our legal team. This fully remote role requires providing expert counsel on SA employment law and developing remote-friendly policies for a distributed workforce across South Africa.

You will draft and review contracts, advise on compliance with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, handle disputes including CCMA matters, and train HR on best practices.