Group Legal Advisor

**Introduction**
- We are excited to offer an incredible opportunity for a **Group Legal Advisor** to join our dynamic Risk Management Compliance and Legal team within the Momentum Group. As part of this team, you will play a crucial role in shaping and managing our intellectual property (IP) strategies while providing expert legal counsel across the business. Reporting to the Head of Group Compliance, Legal & Market Conduct, you’ll work closely with multiple stakeholders to ensure that our business complies with regulatory requirements while minimizing legal risks.In this role, you will not only draft and negotiate complex agreements but also support various business units by delivering strategic legal solutions that drive innovation and protect our intellectual property portfolio. You will have the chance to make impactful decisions while working in a collaborative environment that values excellence, integrity, innovation, and teamwork.

If you’re a motivated legal professional with a passion for intellectual property and a strong foundation in financial services, we invite you to bring your expertise to a team that is committed to fostering growth and delivering exceptional client service.

**Disclaimer**
- As an applicant, please verify the legitimacy of this job advert on our company career page.**Role Purpose**
- To provide general intellectual property (IP) legal solutions, advice and opinions to meet business requirements, and engage in legal risk management and mitigation in relation to IP related matters across Momentum Group entities.**Requirements**:
**QUALIFICATIONS**
- LLB degree
- LLM degree (preferred)
- Admitted Attorney or Advocate

**EXPERIENCE**
- Minimum 5 years post-admission experience in intellectual property, litigation, and contracts within the insurance and financial services industry.

**KNOWLEDGE**
- Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Knowledge about the principles of contract drafting
- Working knowledge of the litigation process
- Interpretation of statutes and subordinate legislation applicable to the financial services industry
- Contract Management
- Dispute Resolution
- Financial Industry Regulatory Framework
- Legal Advisory and Interpretation
- Legal Drafting
- Legal Knowledge
- Legal Research

**Duties & Responsibilities**

**INTERNAL PROCESS
- Provide strategic guidance on Intellectual Property (IP) management and provide contractual advice on IP matters for the Group
- Manage and contribute to effectiveness of the Group IP Portfolio and handle a variety of IP related legal matters
- Support business units in liaison with specialist IP law firms to provide a full range of patent, trademarks, copyright and design support functions, including filing preparations and prosecution, opinions, drafting and negotiating licenses, development and research collaboration agreements
- Draft and vet commercial agreements, contracts and agreements
- Draft and review commercial agreements for a variety of Momentum Group entities where general guidance will be required to adequately manage legal risks
- Keep a repository for all legal agreements in accordance with Protection of Personal Information Act specifically dealing with record management, record keeping and data processes
- Monitor relevance of legal documentation to ensure consistency across business to mitigate against risks and comply with legal standards
- Evaluate the merit of potentially litigious disputes and consult with the relevant stakeholders to protect the interests of the business area
- Draft legal summaries of relevant case law and financial services regulatory instruments
- Provide annual and quarterly statutory reporting submissions to the South African Reserve Bank for group (Foreign Direct Investment’s).
- Liaise with authorised dealers and attend to general queries in relation to the Exchange Control Regulations
- Compile legal reports for group wide legal projects

**CLIENT PROCESS
- Build and maintain effective business relationships with relevant stakeholder to manage service delivery in line with business expectations and requirements.
- Participate and contribute to a culture which build rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback, and provides exceptional client service.
- Ensure high client service levels and the fair treatment of clients within area of responsibility.

**FINANCIAL PROCESS**
- Contribute to the financial planning process within area.
- Identify opportunities to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency.
- Manage financial and other company resources under your control with due respect.
- Provide input into the risk identification processes and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forum.

**PEOPLE PROCESS
- Positively influence and manage change, offering specialist support where required to facilitate smooth transitions and drive organizational growth.
- Contribute to continuous innovation by developing, sharing, and implementing new id