Head of Legal

2 weeks ago


Centurion, South Africa WeBuyCars Full time

**Head of legal: Job Description**

We are looking for a head of legal that is responsible for providing guidance on corporate governance, negotiating and drafting contracts, risk management, and the development of plans and policies. They are also tasked with ensuring that the legal department - staff and resources - are managed effectively.

**Head of legal department responsibilities include**:

- Ensuring all members of the legal team work efficiently
- Provide legal advice to the business and its leaders
- Identifying and mitigating legal risks
- Helping to draft, vet and negotiate contracts
- Conducting legal training for staff
- Advising on the legal implications of company policies and procedures
- Ensuring all contracts, legal documents and templates are up-to-date and compliant with statutory laws
- Reporting on legal activities, risks and litigation
**Head of legal qualifications, skills and experience**:
To meet the head of legal job description, a professional should have a law degree and have a minimum of ten years’ experience in the core legal function. Senior management experience and post-qualified experience is usually preferable, too.

Soft skills needed for the role are as follows:

- BCom Law / LLB
- Completed Articles
- Masters in Law would be advantageous
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask
- Strategic thinking

Package related information:

- 18 Days Annual Leave
- PSG Provident Fund
- Discovery Life Insurance
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