Legal Manager Cape Town CBD
Purpose of the Legal Manager is to provide legal expertise and support to the Group of companies which includes responsibility for all legal and legalrelated matters as well as regulatory compliance and company secretarial matters.
Responsibilities
Group legal activities - Negotiating vetting and drafting of agreements pertaining to the Company where required
- Instructing attorneys on legal matters
- Providing legal advice to all role players
- Providing opinions on legislation and policies when necessary
- Managing the entire contract management process including maintenance of the contract register and maintaining the diary of key dates in relation thereto
- Managing the funding agreements with lenders that support our private equity investors
- Dealing with corporate activities such as mergers & acquisitions
Regulatory compliance - Overall responsibility for regulatory compliance
- Identify and manage the legislative universe impacting on all group companies
- Identify areas of risk and implement the appropriate policies and procedures
- Developing risk management strategies to ensure compliance e.g. constant review of legal updates or new laws
- Planning for and managing the centralised legal budget
- Ensuring that the department is compliant and facilitates the BBBEE Requirements
- Working on Ad Hoc Projects
Requirements
- Completed Legal Degree (LLB or Bproc)
- CIS International Qualification would be an advantage
- Must be an Admitted Attorney
- At least 5 years postadmission experience in a law firm or corporate environment
- Advanced MS Office
- Knowledge of legislation: CPA POPI Companies Act BBBEE Competition Act RICA Trademarks Act VAT Act BCEA COIDA Copyright Act EEA LRA OSHA PAIA Protected disclosures SDA SDLA UIF etc.
Please apply online
FROGG Recruitment
Skills
Legal Manager