Senior Legal Counsel - Regulatory

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Legal Counsel - Regulatory in South Africa.

Join a dynamic legal team at the forefront of global workforce innovation. In this role, you will provide strategic regulatory guidance that supports the expansion of international operations while ensuring compliance with complex regulatory environments. You will collaborate closely with cross functional teams across product, finance, operations, and compliance to identify legal risks early and design practical solutions that enable scalable growth. This position offers the opportunity to shape regulatory frameworks across multiple jurisdictions while supporting the development of innovative HR technology solutions. Working in a globally distributed and highly collaborative environment, you will help drive responsible growth while safeguarding the organization's regulatory posture. The role is ideal for a proactive legal professional who thrives in fast paced, technology driven settings and enjoys translating regulatory complexity into clear business strategies.

• Provide expert regulatory guidance to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable laws and regulatory frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.
• Develop and implement regulatory strategies that align with business goals while mitigating legal and operational risks.
• Manage regulatory submissions and maintain effective communication with relevant regulatory authorities.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to integrate regulatory considerations into product development and operational processes.
• Conduct regulatory risk assessments and design mitigation strategies to support compliant growth and innovation.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of internal policies, frameworks, and procedures that strengthen compliance practices.
• Deliver training and guidance to internal teams on regulatory matters and evolving compliance requirements.
• Advise on regulatory implications of business transactions, partnerships, and market expansion initiatives.

• Qualified lawyer in a recognized jurisdiction with solid professional legal credentials.
• Demonstrated experience in regulatory law, including compliance strategy, regulatory submissions, and interactions with regulatory authorities.
• Strong knowledge of global employment laws and international regulatory environments.
• Ability to provide strategic legal advice that supports business objectives and product innovation.
• Experience collaborating with cross functional teams such as operations, product, finance, and compliance.
• Proven capability to identify regulatory risks and develop proactive, practical solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; additional language skills are considered an advantage.
• Comfortable working with digital collaboration, documentation, and workflow tools in a distributed environment.
• Prior experience in both law firm and in house environments is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Interest in technology driven organizations and global HR or employment platforms is highly valued.

• Competitive salary with a base range approximately between $53,050 and $149,150 USD depending on experience, location, and market factors.
• Fully remote work environment with the flexibility to work from anywhere.
• Flexible working hours designed for asynchronous collaboration.
• Flexible paid time off to support work life balance.
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Stock options and long term equity opportunities.
• Mental health support and wellbeing resources.
• Annual learning and professional development budget.
• Home office allowance and IT equipment support.
• Budget for co working spaces and local in person team events.

We use an AI powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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