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)

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

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