Our client is searching for a Legal and Compliance Administrator to join their team in Pretoria - Hybrid remote working (2 – 3 days a week remote).
Job Purpose :
To provide administrative support regarding legal contracts with customers. The role involves drafting, filing documents and relevant materials, drafting reports and contracts, and communicating such data.
Role Responsibilities :
- Draft initial contracts and termination of service agreements for clients.
- Update the billing system.
- Draft correspondence for legal contracts to clients.
- Ensure that the contract register is updated, and necessary changes are made.
- Manage various administrative tasks such as opening new files, archiving records, and compiling checklists.
- Extend initial periods for contracts and ensure relevant updates occur.
- Manage reallocation of stop order facilities.
- Support operational departments to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Support accuracy of communications regarding regulatory matters.
- Refer queries or regulatory communications for response or assistance.
- Support due diligence requirements.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory matters.
- Liaise with external FAIS Compliance Officer.
- Assist with POPIA requirements.
- Maintain stakeholder information.
- Handle compliance administration, such as monthly reporting.
- Support the conclusion and maintenance of various agreements.
Preferred Requirements :
- Diploma or Degree in a legal field and/or Regulatory Compliance certification.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience with FICA, PAIA, TCF, POPIA, FAIS, and FSRA legislation.
- 2 years’ experience working with FAIS.
- Knowledge of POPIA legal requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Personality Attributes :
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Honest and trustworthy.
- Ability to work in a team and independently.
- Good presentation skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.