Job Description

Main Purpose Statement

The primary purpose of this role is to ensure that RCS is protected, compliant and current across all legal relationships in order to manage and mitigate risk. The incumbent will support the Legal team in order to ensure that RCS 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.

Key Responsibilities

Timeous and accurate drafting, vetting and updating of legal documentation, such as contracts and correspondence
Providing legal advice to 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
Management of regulatory watch process through research and reporting on legal developments relevant to RCS. This includes proactively monitoring, researching, and reporting on legislative and industry developments relevant to RCS, ensuring the company remains compliant and informed
Managing legal risk in accordance with the RCS legal and operational risk control frameworks, including incident logging and participation in relevant meetings.
OPC for the Legal Department - this entails working with management and ORC to ensure risk management complies with the Operational Risk Control framework (including logging of historical incidents and attendance at meetings)
Regulatory Watch Officer for the legal department
Attending training seminars and workshops on legal topics relevant to RCS and implementing best practice at RCS
Developing and delivering legal training and education programs for RCS staff to foster a culture of compliance and best practice.
Assisting with internal reporting, shareholder management and ad hoc audits
Management of functional projects
Assisting business areas with contracts administration and management
Represent the Legal department at relevant forums, committees and meetings
Engage with Regulator channels such as CIPC and the Information Regulator.
Company Secretarial (as required)
Support to the Company Secretarial function for the Company
Drafting resolutions (sign-off, oversight and execution)
Manage resolutions register
Attend to ad hoc resolution queries
Keep abreast of developments in good governance, Companies Act, King III, etc.

Key Competencies

Business acumen
Ability to think and act systemically
Strong analytical, strategic and creative problem solving skills
Confidentiality and maturity to manage sensitive information
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Self-motivated and solution-orientated
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact at all levels
Ability to build sustainable and credible working relationships
Comfortable working in team environment

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Admitted Attorney
Good understanding of South African laws
Minimum of 2 years post qualification working experience
Previous experience in financial services industry - advantageous