Job Description

LOCATION: Southern Suburbs, Cape Town

R HIGHLY NEGOTIABLE PLUS ANNUAL PERFORMANCE BONUS

Our client is a consumer finance business that offers customers financial services products in association with leading retailers in South Africa.

They now seek a legal advisor to join their legal team. This is a smart team of youthful highly skilled professionals. Great manager - superb skills!

JOB DESCRIPTION WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

• You will be required to ensure that the company is protected, compliant and current across all legal relationships in order to manage and mitigate risk;
• You will be required to support the legal team in order to ensure that the company staff and business stakeholders are given the necessary support and assistance in respect of relevant legislative, internal policy and regulatory obligations and best practice standards;
• You will be responsible for timeous and accurate drafting, vetting and updating of legal documentation such as contracts and correspondence;
• You will be responsible for advising internal stakeholders on applicable legislation, including but not limited to the National Credit Act, relevant Insurance legislation, Debt Collectors' Act and Protection of Personal Information Act;
• You will be required to provide legal support to the HR department by advising on employee relations matters throughout the employee lifecycle and representing the company at the CCMA where required;
• You will be responsible for management of legal watch process through research and reporting on legal developments relevant to the company;
• You will be responsible for assisting with legal risk management in accordance with the company's legal risk framework;
• You will be responsible for attending training seminars and workshops on legal topics relevant to company and implementing best practice at company;
• You will be responsible for training and educating the company's staff to ensure a culture of compliance with applicable laws and best practice;
• You will be required to represent legal at selected committees and forums;
• You will be responsible for assisting with internal reporting and shareholder management;
• You will be responsible for management of functional projects;
• You will be responsible for contracts administration and assisting various business areas with contracts management;
• You will be required to represent the legal department at relevant forums, committees and meetings;
• You will be required to assist with ad hoc audits;
• You will be required to continuously stay abreast of legislative and industry developments.

CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• You have sound business acumen;
• You have the ability to think and act systemically;
• You have strong analytical, strategic and creative problem-solving skills;
• You have confidentiality and maturity to manage sensitive information;
• You have a keen eye for detail and accuracy;
• You are self-motivated and solution-orientated;
• You have excellent communication (verbal and written) skills in English and ability to interact at all levels;
• You have the ability to build sustainable and credible working relationships;
• You are comfortable working in team environment.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• You are an admitted attorney;
• You have a minimum of 2 years current, relevant post qualification working experience in a corporate environment;
• You have previous experience in financial services industry - this would be a distinct advantage;
• You have a good understanding of South African laws. You are a great team player and a professional. You enjoy life and work and are a positive influence. You will be well rewarded with a good package and a happy and successful work space!

Claire Bourquin Recruitment Consultants