Senior Legal Counsel

Recruiter:

Kgadi Staffing Solutions

Job Ref:

Date posted:

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R800 K â€“ R1.mil

SUMMARY:
You will be responsible for supporting the Group Legal Team in relation to advice and guidance of internal clients with respect to the implementation, execution and monitoring of relevant and appropriate policy, regulatory and compliance frameworks in South Africa on a day to day basis

POSITION INFO:

Experience

5 7 years’ post qualification experience in an in house legal department, ideally in the consumer goods sector
Strong understanding of key areas of laws

Qualification

B Com / Bachelor’s Degree and LLB

Admitted Attorney or Advocate

Competencies

Excellent understanding of the law and legal principles necessary to provide legal services to the company
Ability to coordinate, facilitate and participate in a collaborative approach as a trusted advisor and solution provider under the supervision of a Senior Counsel
Ability to research and formulate concrete legal solutions based on a comprehensive and robust understanding of relevant commercial aspects and an in depth legal analysis to minimise legal risk
Ability to drive the completion of legal tasks or assignments adhering to established project management practices
Ability to deliver on time and in full, as committed to internal clients and in relation to the management of expectations and relationships
Ability to effectively and efficiently identify, gather and research information from online and offline legal and related sources

Role Description and Duties

Assesses legal and regulatory risks affecting the business in South Africa as guided by the Senior Counsel
Provides legal advice and opinions, under guidance of General Counsel
Ensures legal sign off of documents, as advised by General Counsel, where appropriate or required
Provides proactive recommendations regarding possible risk mitigation steps to Business Clients
Keeps abreast of legal developments through participation in industry bodies
Solicits internal feedback on legal services
Reviews, prepares and draft contracts and related legal documentation
Evaluates proposed legislation and interprets its impact on business operations in a timely manner once published
Communicates implications of new or amended legislation with strategic proposals and recommendations to General Counsel and as advised, relevant stakeholders (BU management, other legal staff, etc.)
Provides continuous updates on legal developments in South Africa relevant to business operations
Gathers opinions on specific legislative proposals
Identifies potential areas of legal risk and vulnerability and develops, implements and monitors corrective action and controls under supervision of General Counsel

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