Head of Legal

 

Recruiter:

Heitha Staffing Group

Job Ref:

HSG2022/2

Date posted:

Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Annual Market Related Salary & Performance based bonus


JOB SUMMARY:
This is an Employment Equity opportunity

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Purpose:
The incumbent will be responsible for providing guidance on corporate governance, negotiating, and drafting contracts, risk management, and the development of plans and policies. This position reports to the Divisional Managing Director.

Qualifications and Experience required:

  • BCom Honours Law or LLB
  • Admitted Attorney is advantageous
  • 5-8 Years'''' experience in a senior management Legal role in a corporate company
  • At least 3 years'''' experience managing teams
  • Knowledge of contract law
  • Firm knowledge of Corporate Governance, Risk & Compliance Management


Key areas of responsibility:

  • Manage the legal and compliance team
  • Manage all legal affairs related to the structure of the organisation, its commercial licenses, and commercial law compliance.
  • Manage stakeholder relationships with vendors, various legal authorities and external counsel
  • Provide legal advice to the business and its leaders
  • Identifying and mitigating legal risks
  • Helping to draft, vet and negotiate contracts
  • Conduct legal training for staff
  • Advising on the legal implications of company policies and procedures
  • Ensuring all contracts, legal documents and templates are up-to-date and compliant with statutory laws


Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies required:

  • Critical problem solving
  • Judgement
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Collaboration
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to multitask
  • Knowledge of all relevant legislature (in-country and member firms)


N.B: By responding to this advert, you consent to Heitha Staffing Group processing your personal information for recruitment purposes and confirm that any personal information has been submitted voluntarily.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us in 4 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.

 

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