Job Description

Herotel is seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual as the Head of Legal. This role is based in Stellenbosch, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer.Purpose of the Role:
As the Head of Legal you will be responsible for regulatory compliance at Herotel. The role will initially focus on leading the legal and regulatory compliance team with a focus on the wayleave application process, with a view to implementing and leading a full legal and compliance function.This is not a researcher/advisor role, it is a hands on role with the ability to interpret and apply legislation, regulation and solve complex legal and compliance challenges.Key Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Lead the legal and regulatory compliance functions and processes.
• Oversee and manage legal disputes, negotiations and litigation relating to legal and regulatory matters.
• Manage relationships with regulators, industry bodies and external suppliers.
• Implement and maintain regulatory compliance risk management framework.

Key Outputs:

• Lead and coach a team of legal and regulatory compliance professionals in all areas, including the following key functions:

- Review, draft and negotiate Contracts and related legal documents.
- Oversee and lead disputes and litigation, in conjunction with internal and external legal team.
- Provide general legal advice to various internal departments.
- ICASA regulatory compliance and reporting including licensing management. * Manage compliance, including the compliance framework and programme, and regulatory reporting.

• Interpret legislation and advise on compliance risks and compliance controls.

Work Experience and Competency Requirements:

• 8-10 years senior experience in legal and regulatory practice as an admitted attorney (preferable).
• Strong drafting exposure, including drafting of commercial contracts.
• Working knowledge of telecommunications legislation and regulation (including but not limited to ECA, RICA, POPI, ICASA and licensing regulations, and PAJA).
• Experience in the telecommunication industry (preferable).
• Experience working with regulators, municipalities, and regulatory compliance.
• Compliance risk management, frameworks, and standards.
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation and regulations.
• Proven ability to lead a team of professionals.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex legal concepts clearly and concisely.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify legal issues and propose practical solutions.
• Self-driven
• Initiative
• Negotiation skills
• Assertive

Education Requirements:

• LLB Degree or similar.
• Certified Compliance Practitioner (CISA) preferable or similar qualification/designation.

Should you be interested and meet the above requirements, please submit your CV with contactable references.PLEASE NOTE:

• Preference will be given to Previously Disadvantaged Individual candidates, in line with Herotel's Employment Equity Plan.
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