Job Description

Legal & Compliance Manager Legal
Durban - KwaZulu Natal - South Africa

Our client, a well-known South African company in the financial services industry is looking for a Legal & Compliance Manager in Durban, South Africa, to support senior management for the legal & compliance functions in the implementation of the group legal & compliance strategies.

Requirements:

• Legal Degree (LLB)
• Admitted as a Legal Practitioner with the Legal Practice Council
• Sound & in-depth knowledge & understanding of the Insurance Act, Policy Protection Rules, FAIS, COFI, TCF, NCA, POPIA, CPA, & all regulations & guidance notes relating to the preceding legislation
• 6 years' post qualification experience of which 2 years was in a legal & compliance managerial role within the financial services industry
• Contract drafting
• Compliance Management Certificate and/or Certification as a Compliance Practitioner / CPrac (SA)
• Good understanding of other financial sector laws & regulations
• Member of the Compliance Institute of South Africa (CISA)

Key Performance Areas:

• Review & sign-off legal documentation as prepared internally or externally
• Maintain & review all contract templates to align with regulatory changes
• Provide guidance on the proper application & interpretation of laws & regulations
• Establish & maintain effective legal processes
• Establish & maintain a contract management system
• Coordinate the engagement of external legal counsel
• Provision of legal advice to management & staff in all areas of the company's activities & in proffering solutions to legal problems, constraints, risks, options, consequences, & approaches
• Representing the group internally & externally in negotiation, disputes, consultations, & other proceedings that require legal representation
• Provide support to management in maintaining a sound compliance culture in the company through the achievement of established compliance deliverables
• Develop & maintain updated compliance risk management plans
• Participation in the drafting & implementation of compliance frameworks, policies, manuals, & technical guidelines
• Ensure that compliance risks are appropriately monitored & managed
• Conduct compliance monitoring & reporting obligations pursuant to various governing legislations
• Establish & maintain training programmes in compliance with governing legislations
• Maintain relationships with regulatory bodies & assist with the handling of complaints

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