Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
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This position reports directly to the General Counsel. It requires handling legal assignments independently. The proposed level is GSR 8, reflecting the decision-making responsibilities and legal advice needed to support business operations.
Responsibilities:
Be a core member of OGC South Africa, coordinating with regional and global OGC teams to align strategies and ensure consistent guidance across the business.
Champion Ford's compliance program in-market, with a strong focus on anti-bribery and anti-money laundering (AML); monitor adherence, surface risks early, and drive remediation.
Implement and track regulatory compliance initiatives; maintain clear records and report progress to stakeholders.
Provide timely, business-minded legal advice to all Ford South Africa legal entities, including Ford Credit, and partner closely with Sales, Manufacturing, and other functions.
Advise on South African data privacy requirements (e.g., POPIA) and information governance, coordinating with global privacy where needed.
Support the South Africa OGC General Counsel on complex transactions and novel issues-validating advice, coordinating inputs, and engaging external counsel when appropriate.
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements and legal correspondence, review letters and marketing materials for legal and regulatory compliance.
Partner with the regional Purchasing team on procurement matters-Global Terms and Conditions, Purchase Orders, and supplier disputes-providing practical, risk-balanced guidance.
Handle core legal operations: matter tracking, filing and document management, drafting and formatting agreements/letters, and preparing clear, concise reports. Liaise with Ford local representatives to handle government-related issues in the South African market.
Litigation Experience by oversight and management of legal disputes not limited to commercial, civil, labour and criminal litigation.
Qualifications:
Education Qualification: Minimum B Iuris LLB, BPROC, LLB, BA LLB, B Com LLB (Undergraduate or Postgraduate) or equivalent legal qualification.
(preference to those with corporate legal advisory experience as in-house legal counsel)
No. of Years of Experience: 3 - 5-year post articles
Professional Association: Admitted Attorney/Advocate (Non-Negotiable)
(preference to those with corporate legal advisory experience as in-house legal counsel)
Labour Law/Financial Services Knowledge is advantageous
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