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LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OFFICER xe2x80x93 Durbanville, Cape Town

12 Month Contract, Start immediately

R20 000 - R30 000 P/M Negotiable depending on Qualification and Exeprience

Our Client, a highly reputable and national Waste Management firm is in search of a highly energetic, self-driven legal professional who exhibits high levels of tolerance and patience with the demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable in a fast paced environment.

You will be responsible for overseeing and assisting with legal and compliance issues, including Regulatory and supplier compliance.

Further to this provide support to projects and marketing teams in their compliance and contracting requirements.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Administration of documents within agreed timelines and quality
• Drafting and review of contracts to ensure that the terms achieve the Companyxe2x80x99s Extended Producer Responsibility objectives
• Drafting, updating and keep record of policies and standard operating processes (SOP)
• Provide administrative assistance to the Legal & Compliance Manager
• Provide administrative support as part of the supplier due diligence process, including uploading information to databases, liaising with supplier relationship owners within the business and checking submitted documents against policies, processes and governance frameworks
• Liaise with internal teams and individuals at all levels of seniority to support smooth delivery of services of the Legal & Compliance team
• Ensure adherence to the company's compliance requirements and take corrective action where necessary
• Identify improvements to existing processes
• Monitor implementation of contracts and ensure conformity to the requirements of the contracts
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support wider compliance and risk activities in relation to the Companies Act, Extended Producer Responsibilities (EPR) Legislations, Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and other related regulations
• Ad hoc projects
• Assist Legal and Compliance Manager as required and necessary

Technical support:

• Legal and technical query management.
• Review and raise queries on all agreements.
• Review and update all policies and SOPs.

Qualification, skills and experience required:

• LLB or B.Com Law Degree is essential
• Admission as an Attorney of the High Court (Advantageous)
• 1-2 Years commercial contract drafting and strong drafting skills (contractual and opinion writing) is essential!
• Knowledge of commercial agreements
• Proficiency on MS Word and MS Excel is necessary
• Be flexible and comfortable with limited travel that is required from time to time

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong administrative skills
• Ability to work independently & a positive team player
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work under pressure
• Responsible for continued learning and self-development

To apply for this role, please forward a detailed copy of your CV to Lameez:

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