National Legal & Compliance Partner

Bellville, Cape Town, South Africa

Job Description


National Legal & Compliance PartnerAre you a legal and compliance expert with a keen eye for risk management and regulatory oversight? Wexe2x80x99re looking for a Legal & Compliance Partner with a strong corporate background to take ownership of legal governance, commercial contractual matters, and corporate compliance on a national basis. If you excel in a dynamic, fast-paced corporate setting and have hands-on experience managing high-value commercial contracts, this role is for you!KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Legal & Contract Management

  • Serve as the central point of contact for all legal, compliance, and risk-related matters.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, supplier contracts, and client service agreements.
  • Ensure company-wide standardization of contractual terms and conditions.
  • Manage legal aspects of tenders, contract disputes, and claims in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
  • Oversee lease agreements and insurance contracts related to company properties and assets.
  • Provide guidance on regulatory changes and legal best practices.
Compliance & Risk Oversight
  • Develop and maintain a compliance framework aligned with regional laws, industry regulations, and corporate policies.
  • Monitor and assess corporate compliance obligations, implementing necessary risk mitigation strategies.
  • Lead compliance training initiatives to raise awareness across the organization.
  • Manage all company risk registers and reporting processes, ensuring proactive risk identification and resolution.
  • Oversee data protection responsibilities, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
Corporate Governance & Ethics
  • Implement corporate governance best practices, ensuring legal entities adhere to statutory requirements.
  • Manage company secretarial duties, including board and shareholder meetings, filings, and corporate resolutions.
  • Champion ethical business practices, overseeing reporting mechanisms for ethical concerns.
  • Act as a key advisor on M&A activities, financial structuring, and investment risk assessment.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE:Qualifications:
  • Degree in Law
  • Additional certifications in Compliance, Risk Management, or Corporate Governance are advantageous.
Experience & Skills:
  • 5-10 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in a management role within a corporate / engineering environment dealing with commercial contracts.
  • Strong knowledge of international contract frameworks.
  • Expertise in managing compliance programs, risk mitigation strategies, and corporate governance processes.
  • Experience in Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) and arbitration processes is highly beneficial.
  • Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
  • Attention to detail with an analytical, solution-driven approach.

Watershed Consulting

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1404318
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Bellville, Cape Town, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned