Regional Legal Counsel

2 weeks ago

Kempton Park, South Africa Boardroom Appointments Full time

Regional Legal Counsel

Minimum Requirements:

  • One of the following legal qualifications: B Proc, B Juris, B Com Law, or LLB (preferably an LLB)
  • 12 years experience in the legal corporate environment
  • Experience in the African continent (advantageous)
  • Computer proficiency: Word, Excel & PowerPoint
  • Good attention to detail
  • Methodical and thorough approach to work
  • Organised
  • Good at juggling tasks and prioritizing
  • A desire to show initiative

Job Function
  • Oversee all legal aspects in the countries allocated within SAREG.
  • Travel to certain countries within SAREG as part of the role.
  • Act as a relay between the Legal and Insurance departments of the Companys South Africa division in France.
  • Responsible for all legal matters in the allocated countries, including but not limited to:
Contracts
  • Provide regular internal training on contractual issues, clauses in standard trading terms, and bespoke contracts.
  • Support risk mitigation for all contracts of the Company and associated companies by:
    • Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing contracts (customers, suppliers, service providers, agents, 3rd parties, including commercial and residential lease agreements, and land/asset sale and purchase agreements).
    • Reviewing tenders.
    • Highlighting key risks to Country Managers, Country Legal Managers, and other relevant parties for informed decision-making regarding contractual risks, provisions, and contract durations.
    • Ensuring proper documented sign-offs for contracts.
Claims (Litigation & Non-Litigation)
  • Manage and support Country Managers and Country Legal Managers with all claims, disputes, and litigation involving customers, agents, suppliers, service providers, 3rd parties, and insurance claims.
  • Provide guidance and consider alternative approaches when needed.
  • Provide support in liaising with external legal counsel for litigation, especially related to employment concerns.
  • Ensure timely and accurate reporting, management, and closure of all claims for the Company and associated companies.
  • Properly prepare claims and witnesses (where applicable) and closely monitor claims until resolution.
  • Report all fraud, major litigation, and high-risk matters to Regional Managing Directors and Regional General Counsel (SAREG).
  • Review external legal counsel service levels annually with Country Managers and/or Country Legal Managers and assist in negotiating best rate structures.
Insurance
  • Ensure all local insurance covers are renewed annually and kept up-to-date.
  • Ensure all risks are adequately covered, considering business needs and local country-specific risks and requirements.
  • Ensure Country Managers and/or Country Legal Managers are familiar with global insurance covers and relevant policy terms, restrictions, and requirements.
Galaxy System
  • Ensure all bespoke contracts (customers, suppliers, service providers, agents, 3rd parties, etc.) for allocated countries are recorded and updated in the Galaxy system.
  • Ensure all litigation matters are recorded in Galaxy and regularly updated with the latest legal developments.
  • Provide training and support for Galaxy system users in English-speaking countries in Africa.
  • Assist and support the Regional General Counsel with reporting, monitoring, and user allocation/licensing in the Galaxy system.
Reporting
  • Provide timely and accurate monthly reports on legal matters (including country risks, new legislation, litigation & non-litigation claims, legal contracts, etc.) in the prescribed format for all allocated countries.
  • Provide ad-hoc reporting as required.
General
  • Provide legal opinions as required.
  • Monitor changes in legislation and update relevant management on any risks to the Company and associated companies in allocated countries.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant global and local laws and regulations for all companies in allocated countries.
  • Conduct audits during visits to allocated countries in SAREG to ensure compliance with legal, insurance, claims, corporate secretarial, and compliance program matters.



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