Compliance Legal Advisor

Greys Recruitment; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Compliance Legal Advisor in Bloemfontein. The candidate must possess an LLB degree and be admitted as an attorney, with at least 3 years of experience in commercial and contract law. The role involves ensuring compliance with legal requirements, drafting legal documents, and conducting legal research. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to ethical business practices within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Admission as an attorney is required.
• 3+ years post-qualification experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Draft and negotiate legal agreements.
• Prepare legal opinions and manage external counsel instructions.
• Conduct risk assessments and compliance training.

Skills

Experience in commercial law

Experience in contract law

Experience in labour law

Experience in compliance

Familiarity with South African legal frameworks

Computer literacy

Education

LLB Degree

Post-Grad diploma or LLM in a related field

Job description

Our client is seeking a Compliance Legal Advisor for their team in Bloemfontein.

Location : Bloemfontein

Requirements :

• LLB Degree
• Admission as an attorney is required
• Advantageous – Post-Grad diploma or LLM in a related field
• 3+ yrs post-qualification experience
• Experience in commercial law, contract law, labour law, compliance, and regulatory matters
• Familiarity with South African legal frameworks and relevant legislation (e.g., Companies Act, Labour Relations Act, POPIA, PAIA, B-BBEE Act, etc.)
• Computer literacy

About Legal Functions –

• Ensuring that the Group of Companies' operations comply with legal and regulatory requirements while mitigating risks and promoting ethical business practices, both in South Africa and internationally.
• Vetting, drafting, and negotiating legal agreements and corporate law matters, providing expert advice, and ensuring thorough implementation of terms and conditions.
• Preparing legal opinions, memoranda, briefing documents, and managing external legal counsel instructions.
• Drafting and reviewing agreements, policies, and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and advising management on regulatory changes.
• Preventing legal and regulatory violations through internal controls and compliance risk assessments.
• Developing compliance training programs and collaborating across departments to ensure seamless compliance operations.
• Conducting legal research and providing informed advice on legal and regulatory matters.
• Maintaining confidentiality and implementing systems to manage legal documentation and deadlines.
• Participating in litigation meetings and conducting risk assessments and debt recovery procedures.

Furthermore –

• Reporting on compliance and disputes, drafting reports, and planning documentation.
• Supporting legal representation and liaising with senior management and the Board of Directors.
• Managing external recovery processes and ensuring adherence to policies and legal standards.
• Maintaining accurate records of legal meetings and actions.