General Counsel and Head of Department

Recruiter:

Kamo Placements

Job Ref:

JHB001044/m

Date posted:

Friday, September 23, 2022

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

JOB SUMMARY:
To serve as General Counsel providing legal services to the company Group and provide strategic direction and overall leadership to the Legal Services Department

JOB DESCRIPTION:

JOB DESCRIPTION

The company General Counsel is expected to be an authority on core legislation of relevance to the company such as the company Act, the Financial Sector Regulation Act, Insurance Act and various other legislation overseen by the company Group.
Develop the strategy and policies of the Legal Services Department (LSD), aligned to the company strategy and ensuring common understanding amongst management and employees on the objectives, thereby ensuring strategically aligned legal services and support to the company Group.
Serve as General Counsel on relevant forums, including but not limited to, company Board, Governors’ Executive Committee and Risk Management Committee (RMC).

Manage the value chain, structure and resources required to deliver on the objectives of the LSD.
Define and overseeing the implementation of the company’s legal systems and relevant frameworks.
Create and drives a healthy work climate where employees are adequately motivated and empowered.
Manages the performance and development of staff in the LSD.
Oversee talent management including identifying appropriate talent in key positions, succession management and retention of key talent within the LSD.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

A Masters Degree in Law or equivalent qualification plus admission as an Advocate/Attorney.
A minimum of 12 – 15 years of experience in Legal Services and Advocacy, with at least five
(5) Years in general management.

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