Legal and Compliance Officer

4 months ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Newzroom Afrika Full time

**Purpose of the position**:
To provide expertise and advice and opinion on legal aspects of corporate decisions, policies and plans with a focus on media rights and content acquisitions and content productions.
Assist with legal compliance and governance.
Legal
Advise on intellectual property (IP) and rights-related queries.
Advise on corporate governance developments.
Prepare presentations on various legal topics.
Provide advice on corporate and commercial transactions.
Negotiate, draft and review various media-related agreements.
Assist with the management of litigation matters.
Liaise and help manage external parties (including external attorneys).
Provide legal guidance on the structure of proposed services.
Conduct training on pieces of legislation applicable to the Group.
Provide legal guidance on the structure of proposed transactions and services.
Conduct legal research and provide opinions.
Prepare or update policies as may be necessary.
Provide training on policies that the Legal Department is responsible for, and systems used by the legal department.
Support subsidiaries of NNG with legal support and drafting.
Assist in the management and protection of the IP, trademarks and domain names portfolio for NNG.
Maintain and develop a database of legal templates and precedents applicable to the NNG business.
Compliance
Provide advice on corporate governance and compliance developments and ensure adherence thereof.
Assist in the development of policies and best practices insofar as they relate to NNG.
Advise on and ensure adherence to legislation.
Conduct training on pieces of legislation applicable to the business.
Assist with the management of the Legal Compliance Programme (including preparation of Legal Risk Registers).

**Qualifications**:
A BCom degree in Law or an LLB.
Experience
Emphasis will be placed on relevant working experience.
At least 3-4 years’ working experience.
A minimum of two years’ commercial legal experience.
Experience in the media, copyright, telecoms or related industry would be an advantage.
Technical competencies
Copyright Law
Media Law
Company Law
Competition Law
Digital Media Law
Organisational Policies and Procedures
Drafting of Contractual Agreements
Behavioural competencies
Ethical and high levels of personal integrity.
Service excellence - seeks the most efficient outcome for the customer.
Self-starter and desire to develop as an internal auditor.
Strong organisational and time management skills.
Ability to excel in working under pressure, adhering to strict deadlines, and getting the job done.
Keen interest in career progression.



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