Senior General Counsel
Senior General Counsel
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5years
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1 Vacancy
Job Description
Resourcery is a professional service provider based in Cape Town providing a wide range of services to clients all around the world including finance marketing analytics and legal support.
For this particular role our client is an investment company with a wide range of businesses in Hospitality and Food & Beverage. The company is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior General Counsel to oversee its legal and compliance functions across all its businesses.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the CEO your duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Leading and managing the legal team providing oversight and guidance on all legal matters
Drafting reviewing and negotiating contracts agreements and other legal documents
Ensuring compliance with applicable laws regulations and governance requirements including international laws (e.g. UK regulations)
Advising senior management on legal risks opportunities and regulatory developments
Managing disputes litigation and external counsel relationships when necessary
Developing and implementing company policies to mitigate legal risks and ensure business continuity
Supporting the company s corporate governance framework including board resolutions shareholder meetings and regulatory filings
Collaborating with internal departments including HR operations and finance to ensure legal compliance across all functions.
Requirements
Qualifications and Skills
As an ideal candidate you must have the following:
A Bachelor s Degree in Law (LLB) and admission as an attorney or advocate
Minimum 8 10 years of experience in corporate law contract law and regulatory compliance
Experience in managing legal matters for a diverse portfolio of businesses preferably within the hospitality and food & beverage sectors
Indepth knowledge of both local and international legal requirements including governance and compliance for UK entities
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to manage a legal team and collaborate with various departments
Proficiency in English with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
What we offer
On our side we offer...
a dynamic work environment fostering personal growth and development
opportunities to work on exciting projects with international brands
being part of a dynamic and dedicated team to excellence
exposure to disciplines beyond your own skill set
a vibrant office space in Cape Town and a flexible work environment (hybrid work)
a very competitive compensation package.
Are you Interested
We are looking forward to receiving your online application including your CV and a cover letter.
Resourcery is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We will give preference to previously disadvantaged individuals.
Qualifications and Skills As an ideal candidate, you must have the following: A graphic design qualification, Minimum 7-10 years of relevant work experience as graphic designer, Expertise in the most common state-of the-art graphic design tools incl. Figma and Adobe Suite, Can execute ideas quickly and have no issues to plan your time around deadlines, Work autonomously, manage yourself and are proactive and self-motivated, Excellent organisation skills and are comfortable working collaboratively, Proficient in English fluently and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Have a holistic perspective of design and the purpose it serves in our business, Having prior experience in or a strong affinity for Hospitality and Food & Beverage is a plus.
Employment Type
Full Time
