Senior Governance and Legal Specialist

4 days ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Ulwazi Staffing Solutions Full time

An exciting career opportunity has become available for SENIOR GOVERNANCE AND LEGAL SPECIALIST

The Senior Governance and Legal Specialist role is required to create and maintain governance thought leadership and provide governance advisory services to company members and corporate clients.

applicant should have a minimum of 5 years experience in the following:

- Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB), preferably company or commercial law and/or governance related post graduate degree
- Admitted attorney
- Minimum of 5 years post qualification relevant experience
- Sound knowledge of the Companies Act (2008) and King Reports on Corporate Governance
- Corporate/commercial law consulting/advisory/project management experience
- Experience in research and drafting of comment letters, guidance notes, reports, papers and articles
- Management level experience - projects and department oversight preferable
- Member queries or professional body experience will be advantageous
- Excellent business writing as well as financial record-keeping and reporting on department figures
- Good Communication Skills (Professional written & verbal)and Intermediate MS Office/PC skills.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
- Ability to adapt to change.
- Organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail.

*only applicants with the relevant experience will be considered for the position.*

**Job Type**: Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Johannesburg, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)



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