Job Description

Job Category: General
: To provide expert legal support and guidance to management, encompassing a broad range of commercial legal advice with a strong focus on financial services (credit and insurance) and telco related matters. The role includes addressing complex legal matters, developing and enforcing policies to mitigate legal risks, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and corporate governance principles. Additionally, the legal officer will champion initiatives that safeguard the organisation's reputation while promoting operational efficiency and strategic goals.
Responsibilities: Legal Services

• Act as the primary point of contact for all legal queries within the Mr Price Money division (which operates the telco and financial services businesses), addressing both complex issues and routine matters with diligence and professionalism.
• Provide consistent, timely, accurate, and business focused legal advice based on thorough research and analysis of case law and statutory provisions.
• Provide legal advice with clarity, precision, and commercial awareness, taking into account factors that affect the organisation's reputation and standing.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to support business objectives while managing legal risks effectively.
• Ensure that the Group Legal Manager and other stakeholders are regularly updated on significant legal developments within the Group.
• Contribute to major projects, including technology upgrades and digital transformation initiatives.
• Support the broader legal team on legal matters related to trading divisions and Centres of Excellence.
• Overseeing and coordinating with external legal service providers, auditors, and regulators as required.
• Prepare, compile, and submit quarterly legal reports to provide comprehensive feedback to stakeholders on the overall legal landscape of Mr Price Money. This includes all significant legal matters.
• Provide guidance to the Group on potential claims or litigation.
• Monitor changes in financial services and telco law and regulations, such as, without limitation, the National Credit Act, FAIS, ICASA, RICA and other SA legislation ensuring the Group remains compliant and ahead of the curve.
• Ensure full compliance with Group policies and procedures in all legal matters.

Contract Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements to minimise risks and maximise legal rights using legal expertise.
• Prepare contracts in alignment with the Group's contract policy, ensuring effective use of the contract management system.
• Contribute to the development of contract templates, ensuring appropriate contracts are used throughout the Group.
• Collaborate with legal and other colleagues to deliver the best outcomes efficiently and effectively.

Qualifications: Education

• Candidates must hold a legal degree (LLB or equivalent) from a recognised institution.
• Admitted attorney

Experience

• Applicants should have at least 5 years post admission legal experience in a financial service and or telco environment.
• Retail industry knowledge and litigation experience is advantageous.

Skills

• Strong contract drafting and analysis skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Commercial acumen.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Skills Required