A forward-thinking US-based consulting firm is looking for a highly experienced Data Privacy Lawyer based in South Africa to help advise on international data protection and privacy regulations. This is a remote legal role supporting clients across North America, the EU, and Africa.

You’ll work on a variety of privacy and legal projects, including cross-border data sharing, vendor contracts, internal audits, and policy updates — playing a key role in helping businesses navigate the complex and ever-changing privacy landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on compliance with GDPR, CCPA, POPIA, and other major privacy frameworks.
  
  

• Draft and review privacy policies, data processing agreements, and consent forms.
  
  

• Support internal compliance audits and risk assessments.
  
  

• Collaborate with technical, legal, and compliance teams in the US and globally.
  
  

• Stay informed on legislative developments in data privacy laws across multiple jurisdictions.
  
  

Your Background:

• Qualified lawyer with at least 5 years’ experience focused on data protection and privacy law.
  
  

• Familiarity with global privacy regimes and digital data management practices.
  
  

• Excellent legal drafting, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  
  

• Experience working in a remote legal advisory or consulting capacity is a plus.
  
  

Why Join This Team:

• Flexible, remote-first working arrangement.
  
  

• Global client exposure and cross-jurisdictional legal work.
  
  

• Competitive compensation in USD/ ZAR.
  
  

• Collaborative culture focused on quality, responsiveness, and innovation.