Corporate Legal Services Director

1 week ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Fempower Personnel Full time
Job Title: Corporate Legal Services Director

Fempower Personnel is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Corporate Legal Services Director to lead our corporate legal services and advice to the organisation. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic direction and advisory support to legal advisors, ensuring their development and the consistency of legal guidance across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with the General Counsel to set the strategic direction for the provision of corporate legal services and related strategies across the organisation.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of the organisation's corporate legal strategy and execution plan in alignment with the overall business objectives and strategy.
  • Cascade the execution plan to ensure direct reports manage their portfolios in line with the division's vision, strategy, and goals.
  • Oversee the provision of comprehensive legal services and advice to corporate units, including Finance, Treasury, Human Capital, and Corporate Services.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies and keep abreast of changes in legislation and ensure that all operations and decisions align with the regulatory requirements.
  • Communicate the risks and legal issues associated with a broad range of commercial transactions and operational matters specific to corporate divisions.
  • Draft, vet, and review various corporate legal contracts, including service agreements, consultancy, software and hardware support, leases, and grant agreements.
  • Provide legal advice on procurement, supply chain management, and tender processes.
  • Participate in the procurement committee, offering legal guidance.
  • Lead negotiations with service providers and consultants to secure favourable terms for the organisation.
  • Manage corporate and employment litigation, including contractual disputes and CCMA referrals.
  • Conduct advanced legal research into corporate legal matters, providing in-depth legal opinion and legal implications.
  • Identify issues requiring specialist legal input, liaise with external attorneys, and prepare comprehensive briefs as needed.
  • Manage the legal budget for external legal service providers, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
  • Deliver general legal support to operational and corporate units as needed.
  • Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the legal team, ensuring adherence to required service levels.
  • Lead and direct various ad hoc legal investigations within the organisation.
  • Build positive working relationships and create cross-functional synergies.
  • Guide and manage direct reports to ensure the effective execution of unit strategies and portfolio management.
  • Monitor and manage the performance of external attorneys involved in projects or legal matters.
Requirements:
  • A Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) or legal postgraduate qualification.
  • Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
  • A minimum of 8-10 years' post-qualification experience in Corporate Litigation/Commercial/Finance/Banking or Corporate Law.
  • The experience must include a minimum of 5 years' experience in a management position within a legal environment.
  • Knowledge and understanding of all legislation relevant to the banking environment (i.e., Banks Act, NCA, FICA, FAIS, Reserve Bank Act, Competition Act, Magistrates Court Act, High Court Act).
  • Ability to conduct research and interpret case law.
  • Expert knowledge of risk and financial management principles, philosophy, and methodologies to lead the most complex legal cases, projects/assignments, and agreements in the banking environment.
  • Ability to interact professionally and confidently at all levels of management and clients and other internal and external stakeholders.
Desirable Requirements:
  • Post-graduate qualification in Banking Law/Project Finance.
Internal Liaison Relationships:
  • Executive Management and Senior Management.
  • Audit & Risk Committees.
  • All Divisions in the organisation.
  • Overall senior and executive management.
External Liaison Relationships:
  • External Customers and Suppliers.
  • Executives of other commercial banks.
  • External Counsel.

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