Legal Manager

ASI Financial Services, a leading Level 1 BBBEE Intermediary in the Financial Services Industry, has a position available for a Legal Manager. The Legal Manager will form part of greater Business Enablement Department and will report to the Chief Business Enablement Officer but will also have a direct reporting line to the Chief Visionary Officer.

You will be expected to think strategically and contribute towards the strategic development of the team.

ROLES AND DUTIES:
Legal Documents:

- Drafting of all legal documentation such as non-disclosure agreements, offer to purchase letters, purchase and sale agreements, shareholders agreements, Memorandum of Incorporation, Board Resolutions, Service Level Agreements etc.;
- Vetting of all legal agreements received from third parties, providers and clients;
- Support the sales team with negotiation of tenders and long-term service contracts; and
- Assist with a range of other contracts and legal issues that may arise across the business including data protection, labour law relations etc.

Legal Advice:

- Advise and assist on a range of business transactions such as Mergers and Acquisitions, and commercial and legal structuring;
- Support in addressing, resolving and managing legal issues;
- Identify key legal risks, research issues and formulate strategies to mitigate exposures;
- prepare legal opinions as may be necessary;
- Monitor, research and understand relevant legislative changes and case law affecting Mainstream’s business and the Financial Services Sector including regulatory and Labour Law matters; and
- Provide ongoing and ad hoc legal advice in a variety of legal topics (e.g., Company law,

Competition Law, labour law, litigation, etc).

Litigation:

- Receive / issue, address, manage and appropriately defend (as necessary) contractual claims and disputes with third parties (e.g., service providers, advisors, contractors, clients etc); and
- Support business in initiating or defending legal action against the business, including reviewing / managing progress of litigation and liaising with external legal and other advisors.

Other Support:

- As required, engage with both external and internal legal/advisory resources;
- Identify opportunities for new business and growth and communicate to management;
- Support to the Human Capital Department by vetting documentation, policies and processes to ensure it is in line with the Labour Laws of South Africa;
- Vetting of general Company policies;
- Legal Administration;
- Legal risk management;
- Company secretarial duties such as preparing Board Packs, arranging Board meetings and taking minutes of Board Meetings;
- Operational strategic development for business unit; and
- You will be required to also obtain exposure to other parts of the greater company group such as Insurance, Employee Benefits, Investments and Regulatory Compliance.

SKILLS, QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

- B-degree in Law or LLB;
- Admitted attorney or Advocate;
- At least 8 years post articles experience in a reputable law firm or at the Bar with a general corporate commercial background and with at least 1 years’ experience as an in
- house legal counsel, advisor or manager in a financial services business or other corporate;
- Excellent commercial drafting and negotiation skills and experience;
- Good commercial acumen and Business law;
- Good Competition Law knowledge;
- Good Labour Law knowledge;
- Good Company Secretarial knowledge;
- Excellent Computer literacy;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to work independently;
- Detail orientated and attention to detail;
- Good people skills and conflict resolution skills; and
- Ability to work under strict deadlines and under pressure.

**BENEFITS**:

- Market related salary
- Provident Fund benefit
- Gap Cover benefit
- Work from home one day a week
- The company has a variety of exciting social gatherings throughout the year

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

Application Question(s):

- What is your salary expecation?

**Education**:

- Bachelors (required)

**Experience**:

- Legal: 8 years (required)

License/Certification:

- Admitted attorney or Advocate (required)