Compliance Risk and Legal Manager at Ntice Search

Ntice Sourcing Solutions; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A client in the global technology sector is seeking a Legal, Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager. This role involves preparing and reviewing legal documents, managing compliance policies, and ensuring the organization's adherence to legal standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in law or compliance and 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a legal, compliance, or risk-related role.
• Strong understanding of legal and compliance processes.
• Self-motivated with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and manage legal documents and compliance policies.
• Prepare materials for board meetings and ensure compliance deadlines are met.
• Conduct legal research and keep track of regulatory changes.

Skills

Compliance

Risk

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Legal decision-making

Education

Diploma or degree in Law, Risk, or Compliance

Certification in compliance or risk management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Our client who are providers in theGlobal technology sector are actively seeking a Legal, Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager for the Group.

Key Responsibilities

Legal, Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Help prepare, review, and manage legal documents like contracts and official company filings, under the guidance of the Senior Legal Counsel.
• Assist in planning and applying strategies to reduce business risks across legal, financial, operational, and regulatory areas.
• Support secretarial tasks such as filing official documents, preparing board meeting materials (like agendas and minutes), and managing schedules and reports.
• Do legal research, keep track of law and regulation changes, and report important updates to the Senior Legal Counsel.
• Keep accurate and secure records of all legal and compliance documents.
• Help create and maintain policies and procedures to ensure the company follows all legal and compliance rules.
• Spot legal or compliance risks related to the tech industry and suggest ways to manage them.
• Keep a record of all business risks, their impact, and actions taken. Provide quarterly updates to the company's Audit and Risk Committee.
• Support compliance activities such as checking for regulatory gaps and helping with internal audits and reports.
• Maintain a checklist and calendar of all compliance deadlines for the company.
• Make sure all compliance work matches up with current laws, industry standards, and regulations.
• Communicate with government bodies, service providers, and teams within the company on legal and compliance matters.
• Review how well current processes are working, report findings, and recommend improvements.
• Help organize and deliver staff training sessions on compliance and company policies.
• Work with teams involved in information security projects (like ISO/IEC 27001 and MTCS SS:584) to meet required standards.
• Provide help and advice to different teams on legal and compliance questions.
• Support the Board of Directors with research and implementing company goals when needed.

General Duties

• Always maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Work well with managers and team members.
• Take responsibility for your work and be a reliable team player.
• Complete any required training or certifications needed for the role.
• Be ready to help with other tasks when asked.
• Stay up to date on the company's products, services, clients, suppliers, and internal processes.

Professional Conduct

• Always represent the company in a professional and respectful manner.
• Help create and support a positive and professional work environment.

Key Working Relationships

• Work closely with teammates in the Commercial Department.
• Communicate and collaborate with staff and management across the company.
• Interact with external partners, such as regulators and insurance companies.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• A diploma, degree, or similar qualification in Law, Risk, or Compliance.
• A recognized certification in compliance or risk management.
• 3 to 5 years of experience working in a legal, compliance, or risk-related role.
• Good understanding of legal, compliance, and risk processes.
• Must be comfortable using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Key Skills and Personal Qualities

• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Experience with writing and reviewing different types of business contracts.
• Knowledge of risk management and internal audit practices.
• Able to understand complex legal issues and explain them clearly to non-lawyers.
• Able to make sound legal decisions that protect the company's interests.
• Strong knowledge of legal, compliance, and risk-related rules and regulations.
• Great attention to detail.
• Able to handle multiple tasks and manage time well.
• Can work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Highly accurate and efficient in completing tasks.
• Well-organized with strong administrative skills.
• Able to think critically and make strategic decisions.

Desired Skills:

• Compliance
• Risk
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