Legal & Compliance Executive

Recruiter:

Sapientis

Job Ref:

ALL000011/STM

Date posted:

Sunday, June 5, 2022

Location:

ALL, South Africa

JOB SUMMARY:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and experienced legal mind to take on a Legal & Compliance role. Our client is fast growing and innovative insurer, with a European parent company.

You will oversee corporate and commercial law operations, and be responsible for ensuring compliance with the best corporate and legal practices and ensuring effective corporate governance practices.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

You will meet the following minimum criteria:

LLB Degree or similar Law related Degree.
At least 8 years of post-admission experience in corporate & commercial law required
3 plus years of legal or compliance management experience within the financial services or insurance sector is required
At least 2 - 3 years of leadership experience at a senior or executive level
Prior experience on regulatory & governance committees or forums preferred
Excellent contract drafting and legal analysis experience

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Providing expert legal advice to EXCO or any other executive sub-committee on the ideal conduct of business as prescribed by all relevant legislation.
Involvement in short and long term strategic planning initiatives and projects
Management of legal risk to ensure that all legal risks are identified, analysed, monitored, reported on, quantified where possible and managed on a consistent basis
Ensuring that the Company complies with all applicable laws, legislation & regulations (i.e., Insurance Act, FAIS, FICA, POPI, BBBEE, EE, Income Tax, etc)
Collaborating with other stakeholders, i.e., risk management and internal audit to ensure compliance risks are identified and appropriately mitigated.
Responsible for the drafting of all documentation required by the regulators, i.e., Prudential Authority, SARB and FSCA for new business licences, amendments to existing licences, new applications and notifications etc.
Providing work leadership and functional advice to the legal and compliance department.

Location: Cape Town or Johannesburg
Strictly AA/EE opportunity

Take the next big step in your career and join one of the most innovative financial services firm with a highly reputable brand.

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Legal & Compliance Executive

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