Tech-Focused Associate General Counsel

Placements24; South Africa; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.400.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking an Associate General Counsel in Gauteng to bolster the legal function for a rapidly expanding technology firm. You will handle a broad spectrum of commercial contracts, IP matters, and regulatory compliance to support growth and protect the company’s interests.

The role requires an Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with 5–7 years’ relevant experience, preferably in technology or IP law.

Qualifikationen

• Admitted SA attorney with strong background in corporate tech? law and IP.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Solid knowledge of data privacy regulations (POPIA) and regulatory compliance.
• In-house experience in tech sector is a plus; able to liaise with cross‑functional teams.

Aufgaben

• Review, draft, and negotiate software licenses, SaaS, and vendor agreements.
• Advise on IP protection including patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
• Ensure compliance with POPIA and applicable SA law.
• Support business development with legal risk assessments for partnerships.
• Lead legal research and provide actionable opinions and policy guidance.
• Develop and implement internal legal policies and training.

Kenntnisse

Contract negotiation

IP protection

Data privacy

Regulatory compliance

Legal research

Ausbildung

LLB or equivalent

Admitted Attorney of the High Court SA

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking an Associate General Counsel in Gauteng to bolster the legal function for a rapidly expanding technology firm. You will handle a broad spectrum of commercial contracts, IP matters, and regulatory compliance to support growth and protect the company’s interests.

The role requires an Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with 5–7 years’ relevant experience, preferably in technology or IP law.