Legal Risk & Compliance Officer

Legal Risk & Compliance Officer Rosebank Johannesburg

 

Our legal client in corporate services / Legal is looking for a Legal Risk & compliance Officer with 5 years plus experience.

 

Salary Negotiable

 

Requirements

Matric

Law Degree (BA Law / BCom/ LLB)
Completed articles and has experience in commercial law, contract drafting and review, and management of service level agreements.
Excellent negotiating, drafting and communication skills.
Deadline driven individual with excellent time management skills
Working knowledge of Companies Act, POPI, Labour Legislation, Consumer Protection Act and the National Credit Act.
Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Responsibilities

Act as Companies Legal Risk and Compliance officer

Handle all litigation matters on behalf of the company together with instructing attorneys

Ensure all risk is established and adhered to

Draft and amend company’s documents as and when required

Ensure corporate governance and compliance with the Companies Act;

Draft and implement all commercial contracts/agreements for and behalf of the company.

Vet, amend and approve group vendor agreements.

Supplier management and approval.

Vet and approve all credit finance applications.

Draft and prepare legal security documents as and when required by the credit underwriters.

Ongoing assessment of debtors and validity of securities to ensure compliance with credit insurance

Ongoing debtor management and debt recovery

Ensure overall compliance with company policies and procedures

Assist with employment disputes & represent the company in disciplinary hearings and CCMA matters

Drafting and vetting company policies to ensure they comply with relevant legislation

Engaging with landlords, including drafting and vetting of lease agreements and renewals

Drafting of company resolutions and other company docs;

Assist with secretarial duties in conjunction with the company’s appointed auditors

Attend all director & shareholder meetings

Alternative dispute resolution with debtor and creditors

Updating all company document templates as and when required

Ongoing POPI implementation and management with the assistance of HR manager;

 

FROGG Recruitment

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