Senior Corporate Counsel, Africa Operations

4 days ago


Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa Boardroom Appointments Full time

Boardroom Appointments seeks an exceptional Senior Corporate Counsel to lead our legal operations across Africa. This role presents a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team and drive the development of our business in the continent.

About the Role
  • We are seeking a highly experienced legal professional with a proven track record in managing complex legal matters, contracts, and claims across multiple jurisdictions.
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic legal advice, identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations.

This is a full-time position based in South Africa, with regular travel to other countries within SAREG. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be able to work independently, and possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Contract Management: Draft, negotiate, and review contracts with customers, suppliers, service providers, agents, and third parties, ensuring compliance with Company policies and procedures.
  • Claims and Litigation: Manage and support Country Managers and Country Legal Managers with all claims, disputes, and litigation involving customers, agents, suppliers, service providers, third parties, and insurance claims.
  • Insurance: Ensure all local insurance covers are renewed annually and kept up-to-date, ensuring adequate coverage for business needs and local country-specific risks and requirements.
  • Reporting: Provide timely and accurate monthly reports on legal matters, including country risks, new legislation, litigation and non-litigation claims, legal contracts, etc., in the prescribed format for all allocated countries.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 12 years' experience in the legal corporate environment, preferably with experience in the African continent. They must hold one of the following legal qualifications: B Proc, B Juris, B Com Law, or LLB (preferably an LLB).

Requirements
  • Excellent knowledge of contract law, litigation, and insurance principles.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
  • Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • A desire to show initiative and take ownership of projects and tasks.

Boardroom Appointments offers a competitive salary package, including a base salary of R1,200,000 per annum, plus benefits such as medical aid, retirement funding, and paid leave.


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