Job Description

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Our client is a rapidly growing South African company specializing in developing Fintech solutions for the property management industry. They are committed to developing the most advanced end-to-end property management ecosystem.
The industry they operate in is highly regulated and as their company is growing, their legal team in Somerset West is looking for a Legal, Risk and Compliance Officer to join the team and ensure their organization operates within the compliance frameworks specific to their industry.
You will develop and implement robust legal, risk management, and compliance strategies, ensuring the company's software solutions and business practices meet all regulatory requirements and mitigate associated risks. This role requires an understanding of the relevant regulations, risk management principles, and compliance best practices within the prop-tech space.
Key Responsibilities:
Legal

• The drafting of basic service level agreements, commercial contractual arrangements, non-disclosure agreements, and other legal documents.
• Coordination and liaison with outside legal counsel on complex legal matters, legal opinions, and agreements.

• Identify, define, and quantify risks in all business areas.
• Conduct regular audits and risk assessments of their software products and business processes to identify potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Create awareness and make recommendations on the mitigation and management of identified risks.
• Foster effective relationships with regulatory authorities and other relevant stakeholders to stay informed of industry developments and establish productive partnerships.

• Ensure continued, proactive compliance and adherence to all regulatory authorities and stakeholder requirements from a compliance perspective.
• Continuously monitor and report on the compliance status.
• Make recommendations and provide guidance to ensure adherence to regulations.
• Investigate and address compliance-related incidents, breaches, or concerns and develop corrective action plans as necessary.

• Bachelor's degree in Law, with certification in Risk Management, Compliance, or a related field.
• A postgraduate degree would be an advantage.
• Admitted attorney or advocate in South Africa with a valid practicing certificate.
• Proven experience working in legal, risk management, and compliance roles.
• Familiarity with risk management principles and methodologies.
• Experience in developing and implementing compliance programs and policies.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate risks effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with internal teams, external stakeholders, and regulatory authorities.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional certifications in risk management, compliance, or relevant fields within the banking industry would be an advantage.