Business Legal Manager

1 month ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Pollock and Associates Full time

Business & Legal Manager Legal

Johannesburg North, Johannesburg - Gauteng - South Africa

Reporting to the Group Managing Director you will be required to strategically oversee the legal risk and compliance department which includes Statutory, Legal contract, data security and OHS management. Risk and contract management is a core focus of the role. You will support operational infrastructure and efficiencies, focusing on the internal affairs of the organisation to ensure a high level of risk mitigation and management of sound practices

You will be operating in an entrepreneurial environment where you will work with the board to identify and manage legal and compliance matters while also aligning to strategies and new initiatives. A high level of strategic thinking and the ability to see the big picture and interrelated parts in a group structure is required. Coupled with this strong negotiation, contracting and contract management skills and a high level of understanding and experience in legal contracts and concepts related to all agreements required in the group.

Essential Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

- BCom law, equivalent or higher
- Project Management Course
- Min5 years experience in successful legal risk and compliance management in a corporate/ group environment
- 7-10+ years experience in senior management
- Experience in data security and management
- Combination of private small business and corporate legal management experience
- 5 years track record in negotiating and drafting and managing sound commercial/business contracts
- 5 years of risk management experience
- 3 years experience in company secretarial work
- Lease and facilities management experience
- Some experience with OHS compliance
- Process mapping and problem-solving
- Management information systems and communication technologies will be an added advantage
- Sound Leadership and track record in collaboration, stakeholder engagement and people management


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