Legal and Compliance Officer

1 day ago

Centurion, South Africa CLC Full time

**Job Description: Head of Legal and Compliance**

**Position Overview**

We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-driven **Head of Legal and Compliance** to lead and manage all compliance and legal functions within our business. This senior-level individual will play a critical role in ensuring that the company operates within the framework of all regulatory requirements while safeguarding its legal and contractual rights. The role requires a strong leader with excellent communication and negotiation skills, exceptional organizational ability, and the capability to manage multiple complex responsibilities effectively.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Legal**
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage all contracts with clients, service providers, and third parties.
- Manage and review all **Binder Agreements with Insurers**, ensuring terms are favorable and aligned with regulatory requirements.
- Provide legal guidance to the business on contracts, risks, and disputes.
- Oversee tender documentation preparation, compilation, and timely submission.
- Assist with HR Matters, CCMA cases.

**Compliance**
- Oversee and manage all compliance requirements across the business.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations, including but not limited to:

- **Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) reporting**:

- **Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)**:

- **Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA)**:

- **Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA)**:

- Maintain and update company **Risk Registers** and monitor mitigating actions.
- Ensure policies, procedures, and manuals are updated and compliant.

**Audits & Regulatory Engagement**
- Manage **Insurer Audits** by reviewing reports, identifying gaps, and ensuring compliance.
- Engage with relevant teams to resolve findings and submit responses to insurers within required timelines.
- Act as liaison with regulators and external auditors, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.

**Qualifications & Experience**
- Relevant **Law Degree (LLB or equivalent)**.
- Admission as an attorney/advocate will be advantageous.
- Minimum **8-10 years of legal and compliance experience**, with at least **5 years at a senior management level** in financial services or insurance.
- Strong understanding of the South African regulatory landscape (FSCA, POPIA, PAIA, FICA).
- Proven experience managing **contracts, compliance frameworks, and insurer/binder agreements**.

**Skills & Competencies**
- Exceptional **communication and negotiation skills**.
- Strong **organizational and project management** skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
- High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the business.
- Analytical and problem-solving mindset with a solutions-driven approach.

**Reporting Line**

This position reports directly to the **Chief Executive Officer (CEO)** and works closely with the Executive Team.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: R40 000,00 - R50 000,00 per month

**Education**:

- Bachelors (preferred)

**Experience**:

- legal : 4 years (preferred)
- Insurance : 3 years (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person

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