Executive Manager: Legal Services – Pretoria – 5year fixed term contract

 

Recruiter:

Growthlink Consulting

Job Ref:

EMLS 11921

Date posted:

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

will discuss


SUMMARY:
Executive Manager: Legal Services – Pretoria – 5year fixed term contract

POSITION INFO:

Executive Manager: Legal Services – Pretoria – 5year fixed term contract

 

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

ü  The Executive Manager Legal Services will be responsible for the effective and efficient management of the Legal Division. Provide legal and forensic support and advisory services to the organisation in executing its functions as detailed in legislation and, to manage legal and contractual risks.

 

KEY DELIVERABLES

ü  Provide strategic direction in the Legal and Forensic Division

ü  Develop contract management policy and procedures

ü  Develop Legal services framework

ü  Develop Debt Recovery strategic plan

ü  Provide a comprehensive legal service to deal with legal issues including legal advice, litigation, opinions, commercial and contract law, and other judicial processes

ü  Effective litigation management

ü  To serves as the legal representative for the organisation (licence to operate, contractual arrangements, litigation, corporate transactions, intellectual property etc.)

ü  Advise the Commissioner and Executives in all corporate legal and forensic matters, and the Lotteries Act legislation.

ü  Analyse and identify legal and liability risks, implications and assist in the development of mitigating strategies.

ü  Collaborating with external legal service providers and counsel for litigation support

ü  Develop fraud, waste and abuse prevention strategy and guidelines

ü  Develop sound contract management strategies, policies, practices and systems to minimise the risks exposure; oversight and vetting of all legal contracts and obligations

ü  Provide support in ensuring that the organisation responds adequately, and complies with all regulatory and legal prescripts

ü  Ensuring that the organisation conforms to principles of Corporate Governance which include among others, effective Board functioning, accountability, transparency, honest reporting, responsibility, fairness, and ethical conduct and oversee the content of Legal and Forensic information disseminated externally

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

ü  Bachelor of Law Degree or equivalent.

ü  Postgraduate qualification in management required

ü  At least 10 years post admission experience as an Attorney or Advocate of the High Court required

Advanced Fraud Examination (ACFE SA) and/or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) will be an advantage

 

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

ü  A minimum of 10 years’ legal experience, with 5 years at a senior management level.

ü  More than 5 years in funding and/or regulatory environment will serve as an advantage

ü  Proven track record of building and leading a successful legal department

ü  Litigation and Contract Management Experience

ü  Risk Management and fraud investigations experience

ü  Knowledge of laws and Regulations relevant to the Lotteries Act 57 of 1997 (as amended) including its Regulations in particular.

ü  Understanding of the gaming and lottery sector will serve as an advantage

 

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

ü  In-depth knowledge of the risk function risk policies, standards, and procedures

ü  In-depth knowledge of applicable legislation, regulations, and frameworks

ü  Knowledge of legal research methodologies and practices

ü  Knowledge of PFMA and treasury regulations related to public entities.

ü  Knowledge of the National Lotteries Act and related regulations

ü  Corporate Governance policies and procedures implementation, review, and improvement

ü  High level of integrity, result orientation

ü  Meticulous, business minded individual with strong leadership abilities

ü  Ability to interface between government, regulatory authorities, the lotteries and gaming sector, the charities, sports, and education sectors

ü  Ability to integrate strategies and systems

  

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