About the Candidate.
Results-driven attorney with expertise in technology law, complex contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance. Combines rigorous legal analysis with strategic risk mitigation to deliver client-focused solutions. Adept at managing high-stakes agreements in financial services, telecoms, and AI-driven industries.
International Experience:
Yes
Availability:
20 or 40 hours a week
Area of Expertise:
Third-Party Due Diligence & Risk Assessment
Intellectual Property Law (Copyright, AI, Branding)
Contract Drafting & Negotiation (Commercial, Telecom, Employment)
Regulatory Compliance (POPIA, PAIA, GDPR)
Legal Research & Risk Mitigation
Policy Drafting & Implementation
Cross-Border Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
Years Experience:
3
Current and Previous Roles:
Candidate Attorney, Legal Consultant
Relevant Experience.
Candidate Attorney
Years experience:
3
Key Responsibilities:
Contract Drafting & Negotiation:
• Drafted, reviewed and negotiated 200+ commercial agreements, including telecom, intellectual property, technology licensing agreements, data processing agreements, SaaS and cloud service agreements, and construction contracts (FIDIC, NEC, JBCC), ensuring risk mitigation and compliance.
• Reviewed SaaS and outsourcing agreements.
• Legal prompt engineering for GenAI tools such as Kira, drastically reducing document review time.
Regulatory Compliance:
• Advised on data privacy (POPIA, GDPR), intellectual property, corporate governance, and consumer protection, ensuring alignment with legal standards.
• Led telecom licence applications (ICASA).
• Assessed BBBEE compliance.
• Analysed and strategised data breach avoidance techniques and response protocols.
Risk Mitigation:
• Identified and resolved 100+ high-risk clauses in commercial technology agreements, saving clients ZAR 1M+ in liability.
Dispute Resolution:
• Resolved disputes through mediation, settlement negotiations, and CCMA/Labour Court proceedings.
• Liaised with counsel on litigation matters while controlling costs.
• Prepared demand letters, settlement agreements, and pleadings.
