Head of Legal

7 months ago

Cape Town, South Africa Old Mutual Full time

Description

As the Head of Legal at Old Mutual Investment Group (OMIG), you will lead a small team of legal professionals responsible for providing comprehensive legal advice and support to the organisation. You will play a pivotal role in delivering strategic legal input into overseeing the legal framework/environment across OMIG (mandates, IMA, contracting etc.) projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and mitigating legal risks. You will need to collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders and provide legal sign-off on investment documentation.

In addition to the minimum requirements set out below, this individual is decisive, innovative, enthusiastic, with a strong client-centric mindset, professional and act with the utmost integrity, and performs well under pressure. The role operates within the Old Mutual Legal framework.

Legal Advisory and Risk Management:

Lead a team of legal professionals in providing legal advice and support to OMIG and its CSI initiatives, including legal risk management and strategic input into projects. Stay informed of legal trends and regulatory changes, providing guidance to the business on how to influence or implement pending legislation.

Contract Drafting and Review:

Draft and vet legal agreements, with a focus on investment management agreements, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and alignment with business objectives. Ensure efficient management of contracts throughout their lifecycle, including negotiation, execution, and ongoing monitoring. Owning and maintaining a legal repository for the business that is accessible to various stakeholders.

Compliance and Governance:

Interact with the Compliance and Risk functions to establish and embed a compliance culture within the business. Provide advice and consulting on governance issues, ensuring adherence to corporate governance principles and best practices. Maintain and update the signing powers for the business.

Legal Risk Identification and Mitigation:

Identify and report on legal risks, providing legal solutions to mitigate such risks and participating in actions related to legal risk management. Conduct or participate in litigation proceedings as required, representing the interests of OMIG.

Industry Engagement and Networking:

Network with industry bodies and stakeholders, representing OMIG's interests and staying abreast of industry developments.

Investment Activities and Documentation:

Provide legal advice and opinions regarding investment activities within OMIG, ensuring legal sign-off on investment documentation. Examples include ISDAs, GMRAs, note programs, etc. Offer general and commercial legal advice to support OMIG’s operations and strategic objectives.

Managing the Team

Ensure the team is engaged and high performing.

Skills

Education

Bachelor Of Law (Required)

Closing Date

12 June 2024

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