Head of Legal

4 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa LMP RECRUIT Full time

Our client is a Listed Corporate company in the Financial technology sector urgently seeks for your highly skilled expertise to oversee the legal operations within the consumer divison with at least 7 - 10 Years experience in a Legal role and preferably from financial services or technology sector with a focus on consumer markets.

**Minumum requirements**
- LL.B Degree or relevant degree from an accredited law school and be an Admitted Attorney
- An active license to practice law in the jurisdiction where the company operates.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in a legal role, preferably in the financial services industry or technology sector with a focus on Consumer Markets.
- Knowledge of applicable laws and regulation, including financial services laws, data protection and, and privacy.
- Demonstrated experience in drafting and negotiating complex agreements and contracts as well as lease agreements.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, innovative and technology driven environment.
- Experience in managing legal disputes and working with external legal counsel.
- Proven track record in managing legal risks and ensuring compliance in a dynamic and rapidly evolving regulatory environment.
- Legal Expertise: Deep understanding of financial services laws and regulations.
- Strategic Thinking: Proactive mindset, anticipating risks and developing effective strategies.
- Leadership and Team Management: Inspiring leader, fostering high-performing teams.
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical abilities and practical decision-making.
- Communication and Influence: Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Proactive Mindset and Nature: Keep the key stakeholders updated on potential legal developments on the horizon and devise strategies to mitigate or handle the same.
- Ethical Standards: Strong commitment to integrity and promoting a culture of ethics and compliance.
- Adaptability and Resilience: Flexible and resilient in managing evolving legal landscapes.
- Collaboration and Relationship Building: Skilled at building relationships and collaborating with stakeholders.
- Continuous Learning: Committed to ongoing professional development and staying updated with legal trends

**Responsibilities**:

- Develop and implement the legal strategy and framework for our Consumer Business considering the unique challenges and opportunities presented by the emerging technologies and evolving regulation in the financial services/payments fintech sector.
- Advise the senior Management and Executive team on legal matters, providing guidance and
- insights to support decision making and mitigate legal risks.
- Establish and maintain policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Oversee the negotiation, drafting, and review of contracts, leases, agreements, and legal documents to protect the organization's interests and mitigate risks.
- Provide guidance and support to the legal team and other departments in contract interpretation, risk assessment, and dispute resolution.
- Identify and assess legal risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Manage and oversee litigation and legal disputes, including working with external counsel when necessary.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements in the organisation's industry.
- Liaise with regulatory and industry bodies as well as government agencies on compliance matters and inquiries.
- Manage and develop a high-performing legal team, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as HR, Finance, Sales and Operations etc., to provide legal guidance and support on cross-functional initiatives.


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