Job Description

Department

Senior (Contract & Litigation) Lawyer

Proposed Job Title

Legal

Job Summary

The core functions of the successful candidate will be to draft, review and advice on legal agreements, as well as to manage contracts and related issues and to ensure policies and procedures are up to date and are being enforced.



Must at all times be fully conversant with applicable legislation, regulations, notices directives and rules, including:

Collective Investment Schemes Control Act.

Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act.

Companies Act

Financial Intelligence Centre Act

Pension Funds Act

Long Term Insurance Act

Financial Markets Act

Protection of Personal Information Act

Electronic Communications and Transactions Act

ASISA Standards and Codes.

King Code of Corporate Governance

Code for Responsible Investing in South Africa

Principles of Responsible Investment

Cadbury Report (UK)

Ensure that all the regulatory and other internal or external reporting requirements applicable to the relevant companies have been adhered to. Ability to engage with external counsel and service providers and have a sound knowledge in a variety of matters, such as litigation, compliance, regulatory and risk.

Draft and review legal agreements to ensure that the regulatory requirements are met.

Litigation processes, settlement proposals and the drafting of pleadings in respect of litigation.

Ensure detailed policies, procedures, procedures manuals, systems and controls are robust and implemented within the property department.

Documenting policies and processes to ensure compliance to the Deed and legislation such as the JSE rules, FSB/CISCA rules and all legislation in the property and financial service sector.

Remain abreast of all changes in the legal, tax and corporate governance environment in South Africa and internationally.

Provide technical input on proposed changes to legislation.

Reporting Structure

Reports to Manager Legal and Governance.

Qualification Requirement

Minimum B.Com LLB Degree with a post graduate LLM in Taxation / H.Dip Tax.

Admitted attorney or advocate of the High Court of South Africa

and/or Conveyancer.

Articles from a large reputable law firm.

Minimum Experience in years & Skills

5 years post articles experience specializing in commercial law.

Experience in commercial contract law and tax.

Understanding corporate governance and knowledge of global best practice / trends within the regulatory, compliance and governance framework.

Competencies (Attribute & proficiencies, soft-skills)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

High-level negotiation skills.

Consistent and outstanding academic track record.

Strong leadership skills.

Detail-orientated.

Logical, methodical and systematic.

Strong organisational skills.

Ability to follow policies, procedures and rules.

Manage multiple time sensitive matters in a demanding, fast-paced environment.

Remuneration: Market Related and negotiable

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