Head of Legal Expert

1 month ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Old Mutual Full time

Job Title: Head of Legal

Job Summary:

Old Mutual is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Legal to lead our legal team and provide strategic legal advice to the organization. As the Head of Legal, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal advice and support to the business, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and mitigating legal risks.

Key Responsibilities:

Legal Advisory and Risk Management:

  • Provide legal advice and support to the business, including legal risk management and strategic input into projects.
  • Stay informed of legal trends and regulatory changes, providing guidance to the business on how to influence or implement pending legislation.

Contract Drafting and Review:

  • Draft and vet legal agreements, with a focus on investment management agreements, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and alignment with business objectives.
  • Ensure efficient management of contracts throughout their lifecycle, including negotiation, execution, and ongoing monitoring.
  • Owning and maintaining a legal repository for the business that is accessible to various stakeholders.

Compliance and Governance:

  • Interact with the Compliance and Risk functions to establish and embed a compliance culture within the business.
  • Provide advice and consulting on governance issues, ensuring adherence to corporate governance principles and best practices.
  • Maintain and update the signing powers for the business.

Legal Risk Identification and Mitigation:

  • Identify and report on legal risks, providing legal solutions to mitigate such risks and participating in actions related to legal risk management.
  • Conduct or participate in litigation proceedings as required, representing the interests of Old Mutual.

Industry Engagement and Networking:

  • Network with industry bodies and stakeholders, representing Old Mutual's interests and staying abreast of industry developments.

Investment Activities and Documentation:

  • Provide legal advice and opinions regarding investment activities within Old Mutual, ensuring legal sign-off on investment documentation. Examples include ISDAs, GMRAs, note programs, etc.
  • Offer general and commercial legal advice to support Old Mutual's operations and strategic objectives.

Managing the Team:

  • Ensure the team is engaged and high performing.

Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor of Law (Required)

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