Head Of Legal

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree.
  • Master 's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Management, Law, or a related field will be an added advantage.
  • Admitted Legal Practitioner, registered with the Legal Practice Council.
  • Must come from short -term insurance or financial sector background
Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant management experience, leading a legal function, resolution of disputes and differences including performance management issues, interacting with and providing legal advisory services to executive management.
  • Experience in managing and resolving complex issues, legal and litigation matters.
  • Key stakeholder engagement and influence.
  • Proactively direct and oversee the Legal function, ensuring that the organisation remains compliant with all relevant legal prescripts including legislation, regulations and directives.
  • Provide legal services and guidance to the organization as needed on matters including contracts, short term insurance, labour law, and company law among others.
  • Provide general legal advice pertaining to organizational decisions regarding scope, mandate, and shareholder interactions.
  • Oversee management of contracts and service level agreements.
  • Drive the reduction of Corporate Risk by ensuring all contractual relationships are done in compliance with legal requirements.
  • Facilitate the appointment and management of the panel of attorneys.
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1517428
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned