Executive Head Of Legal, Compliance, And Public Affairs

PlaceTalent; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Johannesburg is seeking a Head Of Compliance to manage its legal department and ensure compliance with regulations. The candidate will oversee contract management, guide legal strategies, and inspire a team of legal professionals while ensuring alignment with business objectives and driving organizational governance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience as a practicing legal counsel.
• 5 years in a senior role, leading a team of legal counsels.
• Understanding of the South African property sector and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee company's legal function and ensure alignment with business strategy.
• Negotiate, draft, review, and enforce contracts.
• Ensure adherence to South African and international regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Mitigation

Contract Negotiation

Legal Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Team Management

Commercial Awareness

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Job description

• Relevant legal qualification (e.g., Bachelor of Laws)
• Completion of articles and board examinations
• Admitted as an attorney or advocate
• Ongoing legal training and updates from law firms and corporate lawyers associations

Skills / Experience required :

• 10+ years of relevant experience as a practicing legal counsel.
• At least 5 years in a senior role, leading a team of legal counsels.
• Understanding of the South African property sector and its legislation
• Awareness of commercial impacts on business operations

Job Description : Legal Leadership :

Oversee companys legal function, ensuring risk mitigation and alignment with business strategy.

Contract Management :

Negotiate, draft, review, and enforce contracts; manage the contract repository and approval processes.

Develop strategies to prevent and resolve legal disputes efficiently, guiding business units on solutions.

Compliance & Governance :

Ensure adherence to South African and international regulations (e.g., FCPA, OFAC), manage statutory requirements, and provide company secretarial support.

Oversee compliance reporting, governance, and REIT obligations while staying updated on legislative changes.

HSEQ & Facilities :

Manage health, safety, environmental, and quality (HSEQ) functions, including office management and regulatory compliance.

Mergers & Acquisitions Support :

Assist the Regional M&A team with due diligence and legal implementation of acquisitions.

Stakeholder Management & Public Affairs :

Manage external stakeholders, influence policies, communicate sustainability objectives, and implement public affairs strategies. Handle media relations and mitigate reputational risks.

Manage the legal budget, oversee debt collection, and enforce contractual obligations.

People Management :

Inspire and lead the team, oversee recruitment and development, ensure performance management, promote a culture of learning, and drive staff engagement. Foster diversity, equity, and inclusion, and ensure fair recognition and reward.

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