General Counsel

Nefcorp; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Nefcorp is seeking a General Counsel to lead its Legal and Human Capital Departments. This strategic role includes overseeing legal compliance, developing the HR strategy, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Candidates should have a Master's degree and at least 10 years of experience in commercial law and related fields, demonstrating high integrity and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years relevant experience in commercial law, litigation, HR, compliance, and regulatory matters.
• Supervisory experience of legal and HR functions in an organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee legal compliance and manage the Human Capital Department.
• Provide high-quality legal counsel to the fund management division.
• Champion employee needs at a strategic level within the organization.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Ability to work under pressure

High integrity

Education

Master's degree

Admitted attorney

Job description

To determine the strategy for the Legal Department and the Human Capital Department.

Provide input into the strategic direction of the NEF and its Subsidiaries, and provide leadership in the development and continuous evaluation of short- and long-term strategic objectives.

The General Counsel plays a significant role in developing relationships with key external third parties and assisting with raising third-party funds for the organization.

Work with departmental leadership and key stakeholders across the business to oversee and ensure legal compliance, maintaining the business's integrity both internally and externally (reputational risk).

Legal Department

• Oversee the provision of high-quality legal counsel to the fund management division and support departments.
• Ensure turnaround times from approval to disbursement are met.
• Manage clients in litigation and maximize collections from litigation and collection processes.
• Manage the legal budget and maximize impact from expenditure.

Operational Support

• Fulfill the role of Chairperson on internal committees as decided in terms of the Delegation of Authority Matrix.
• Ensure legal support is provided to portfolio departments.
• Provide guidance and support with restructures and turnarounds.
• Be well acquainted with laws including BBBEE, FAIS, FICA, and PFMA.
• Assist in managing distressed clients working with relevant divisions.
• Develop a portfolio reporting framework for litigation matters and report to relevant forums.
• Oversee legal compliance matters and guide the legal compliance team.
• Assist the Marketing and Communications department with approval of assigned matters.
• Stay updated on relevant legal developments and inform the Executive Committee and other structures.

Human Capital Department

• Oversee the management of the Human Capital Department.
• Develop and update the Human Capital Strategy.
• Ensure the strategy aligns with the organization's goals.
• Provide an enabling environment for employees.
• Champion employee needs at a strategic level.
• Ensure the organization is adequately resourced.
• Oversee activities of the Human Capital and Remuneration Committee.
• Maintain up-to-date processes for performance and disciplinary matters.

Executive Role

• Participate in all activities involving the Executive as a member of the Executive Committee.
• Attend Board and subcommittee meetings.
• Establish relationships with key stakeholders such as the DTIC CFO and GCFO.
• Perform tasks assigned by the CEO.

People Management

• Ensure timely completion of performance contracts.
• Conduct performance reviews.
• Provide leadership and strategic resourcing.

Ad Hoc

• Handle complaints and parliamentary queries.
• Respond to audit findings promptly.

Qualifications: Master's degree (advantageous), admitted attorney.

Experience / Skills: Minimum 10 years relevant experience in commercial law, litigation, HR, compliance, and regulatory matters. High integrity, leadership, negotiation skills, stakeholder management, and ability to work under pressure.

Attributes: Ethical judgment, resilience, drive, self-management, visibility, and agility.