Legal and Compliance Counsel

8 months ago


Johannesburg, South Africa M-KOPA Full time

**Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a company where progress and humility are valued as highly as technical excellence? You can join our journey too as a Legal and Compliance Counsel**:
Imagine stepping into a role where you become the **cornerstone of legal and compliance excellence** within a dynamic, forward-thinking organization.

In this pivotal role, you are not just a legal advisor; you are the **architect of strategic legal direction and compliance oversight**. Picture yourself meticulously **drafting, managing, and negotiating contracts** and other legal documents, ensuring that every agreement protects the company’s full legal rights. You will forge strong relationships with **domestic and international suppliers, distributors, regulators, investors, and public authorities**. Your **proactive approach to risk management** and **legal issue resolution** makes you an indispensable asset to the organization.

Your journey takes you deeper into the realm of **compliance leadership**. Imagine monitoring the ever-evolving legal and regulatory landscape, ensuring that M-KOPA’s systems and processes are always a step ahead in compliance. You engage with external parties, from regulators to investors, fostering relationships built on trust and transparency. Through **thorough research and insightful guidance**, you empower management to navigate complex legal, regulatory, and compliance issues with confidence.

As a **guardian of the company’s interests**, you anticipate and manage legal risks, devising robust defense strategies. Your counsel spans a wide array of legal topics, including **regulations, compliance, labor law, partnerships, and intellectual property**. Each day, you help M-KOPA operate within the legal framework, safeguarding its operations and reputation.

But your story doesn’t end there. You become a **champion of data privacy and protection**. Picture yourself leading privacy program remediation activities, conducting data audits, and advising on the implications of data protection efforts. You conduct thorough **Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)** and ensure that company policies align with the latest Data Protection Regulations. You maintain comprehensive records of all data processing activities, and your **awareness campaigns and training programs** foster a culture of data protection across the organization.

Your journey also involves **supporting special projects**, from privacy certification and audits to new market expansion and consumer protection due diligence. You are the driving force behind promoting a **culture of data protection compliance** across all units of the organization and among suppliers processing personal data.

In this role, you are more than just a Legal and Compliance Counsel; you are a **strategic leader, a trusted advisor, and a guardian of the company’s integrity and innovation**.

If you are ready to embark on a journey where your expertise will shape the future of legal and compliance excellence, join us at M-KOPA. Be part of a team committed to **integrity, innovation, and strategic leadership**, and make your mark on the future of the company.


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