Senior Legal Counsel | South Africa
Deel
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See open jobs at Deel.See open jobs similar to "Senior Legal Counsel | South Africa" Soma Capital.Who we are and what we do
Deel is a global team that helps businesses hire anyone, anywhere, easily. Deel consists of more than three thousand self-driven individuals spanning over 100 countries. Our unified yet diverse culture keeps us continually learning and innovating the Deel platform and our products for customers.
Companies should be able to hire the best talent anywhere in the world, so we are building the best platform to make that a reality. Our market-leading technology, expertise, and global team are crucial to the success of Deel’s platform. We deliver the best products and platform features in our space, enabling millions of jobs worldwide and connecting the global workforce with the best companies and opportunities.
Why should you be part of Deel's success story?
A 30-mile hiring radius should no longer dictate how companies hire because great talent lives everywhere. Deel sees a world without hiring borders and endless talent that pairs perfect candidates with great companies.
We offer global teams all the tools they need to hire, onboard, manage, pay, and scale at full speed. We aim to foster a diverse global economy by building a generational platform that seamlessly connects companies with talent worldwide.
After our successful Series D in 2021, we raised another $50M last year, doubling our valuation to $12B.
There’s never been a more exciting time to join Deel — the market leader in international payroll and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Draft and review contracts ranging from services agreements to employment contracts
Provide relevant advice to customers and employees where appropriate
Work closely with business colleagues to provide legal solutions that are business-oriented
Collaborate with legal colleagues in preparing templates, guides, playbooks, processes and/or manuals
Being the point of contact for any South Africa related matters the company is involved in
Work across various South Africa related projects
Key Requirements:
Must be geographically based in South Africa
Qualified to practice in South Africa
5+ years’ experience (in-house experience is not essential) with a strong background in cross border employment law matters.
You will be proactive, autonomous, resilient, adaptable, eager to continually learn and develop professionally
You will be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
You have good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
You are fluent in English
Total Rewards
Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.
At Deel, you’ll enjoy:
Computer equipment applicable to your role
Stock grant opportunities
Additional perks and benefits based upon your employment status and country
The ability to choose where you work whether it be your home, the beach, or a WeWork
At Deel, we're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
"Please note that we will only communicate with our job applicants by using @deel.com domains. We will never contact applicants from any other email address. We will never ask for money from potential employees. Be cautious of any unauthorized solicitations. You may view the most current and accurate job postings at Deel by visiting https://www.deel.com/careers.
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