Compliance & Governance Legal Officer (Financial Services)

Placements24; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Stable environment

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a reputable financial services institution in Welkom to recruit a Legal Officer. The role focuses on governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management within a collaborative legal and compliance team.

Ideal candidates hold a law degree (LLB) with at least 3 years in legal/compliance in financial services, and possess strong analytical, communication, and MS Office skills to support multiple departments and regulatory matters.

Qualifications

• Law degree (LLB) or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years in legal, compliance, or risk management, preferably in financial services.
• Solid understanding of South African financial services regulations (e.g., FAIS, FICA).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and implementation of compliance programs and policies.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on the organization.
• Conduct compliance reviews and audits to identify risks and improvements.
• Provide legal guidance to business units on regulatory matters.
• Prepare board and committee meeting materials and minutes.
• Maintain statutory registers and ensure corporate governance compliance.
• Handle regulatory reporting and liaise with regulatory bodies.
• Support investigations and disciplinary processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Under pressure

MS Office

Education

LLB

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 is partnering with a reputable financial services institution in Welkom to recruit a Legal Officer. The role focuses on governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management within a collaborative legal and compliance team.

Ideal candidates hold a law degree (LLB) with at least 3 years in legal/compliance in financial services, and possess strong analytical, communication, and MS Office skills to support multiple departments and regulatory matters.