Senior Remote SA Employment Law Advisor

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote working arrangement

Flexible working hours

Exposure to diverse SA employment law

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Employment Law Advisor to provide expert guidance on South African labour law, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks. The role supports across SA with remote capability and a focus on Eastern Cape region challenges.

The ideal candidate will have an LLB, SA admission, and 5+ years of employment law experience, handling complex disputes and advising management on policy and retrenchment matters.

Qualifications

• LLB degree is essential.
• Admission as Attorney/Advocate of the High Court of SA is highly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of employment law practice (in-house or firm).
• Deep knowledge of BCEA, LRA, EEA and related legislation.
• Experience advising on complex disputes, CCMA/bargaining councils, disciplinary hearings.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on SA employment law including BCEA, LRA, EEA.
• Review and update contracts, policies, procedures for compliance.
• Advise on disciplinary processes, grievances, investigations; ensure fairness.
• Represent the company in CCMA and Bargaining Councils; participate in conciliation/arbitration.
• Conduct legal research and provide proactiveRecommendations to management.
• Develop and deliver training for HR and management on employment law.
• Assist in negotiation/drafting of collective agreements with unions.
• Manage retrenchment, restructuring advice.
• Audit HR practices for potential legal risks.
• Stay updated with changes in legislation and case law.

Skills

Legal advisory

Legal research

Communication

Analytical thinking

Remote work capability

Problem solving

Autonomous work

Education

LLB degree

Admission as Attorney/Advocate

Tools

Legal research databases

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Employment Law Advisor to provide expert guidance on South African labour law, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks. The role supports across SA with remote capability and a focus on Eastern Cape region challenges.

The ideal candidate will have an LLB, SA admission, and 5+ years of employment law experience, handling complex disputes and advising management on policy and retrenchment matters.