Legal Governance Manager
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Introduction
Legal Governance Manager | Westville, Durban
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Legal Governance Manager to join a leading international organisation based in Durban. This is a senior, commercially focused role for an admitted attorney who can operate as a trusted legal advisor to executive leadership while taking ownership of commercial legal matters, corporate governance and legal risk across the business.
Duties & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide strategic and commercially focused legal advice to senior management and executives.
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Draft, review and negotiate complex commercial contracts and agreements.
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Advise on legal risk across commercial, operational and strategic matters.
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Oversee corporate governance requirements, including Companies Act and King IV compliance.
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Support Board, Committee and Shareholder governance processes.
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Manage litigation, disputes, claims and external legal counsel.
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Support mergers, acquisitions, restructuring and strategic business initiatives.
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Advise on cross-border transactions and regulatory matters.
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Maintain legal registers, statutory records and governance documentation.
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Drive improvements in legal processes, contract management and legal risk practices.
Desired Experience & Qualification
Key Requirements:
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LLB Degree
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Admitted Attorney
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Minimum 5+ years' relevant legal experience, ideally with strong in-house exposure.
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Excellent commercial contract drafting and negotiation experience.
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Strong corporate governance and legal risk management knowledge.
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Experience working closely with senior executives and key business stakeholders.
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Sound knowledge of the Companies Act and King IV.
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Experience managing litigation and disputes.
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Experience within international trade, logistics, shipping, supply chain, manufacturing or a multinational environment would be highly advantageous.
Interested?
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