Legal and Compliance Offcer

Pangea Professional Services; Sandton; In loco; ZAR 600.000 - 1.000.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Pangea Professional Services seeks a Legal and Compliance Officer to manage the organisation’s governance, risk, compliance, and contractual matters. You will provide legal and advisory support, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster an ethical culture across the firm.

You will develop governance frameworks, oversee policy management, and support client engagements with compliant contractual documentation. A strong background in law and compliance is essential.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) or related field.
• Postgraduate qualification in Compliance or Governance is advantageous.
• Experience in governance, risk, and compliance is preferred.

Mansioni

• Provide governance, legal, and compliance advice to management.
• Develop and maintain governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate governance.
• Manage policy reviews and stakeholder communications.
• Draft, review, and manage contracts and related documents.
• Conduct data protection and regulatory compliance activities.

Conoscenze

Governance & compliance

Legal advisory

Risk management

Policy management

Contract management

Data privacy

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB)

Postgraduate qualification in Compliance / Risk Management / Corporate Governance / Business Administration

Descrizione del lavoro

Purpose of Position

The Legal and Compliance Officer is responsible for managing the organisation's legal, governance, risk, and compliance functions. The role ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, governance standards, and internal policies while providing legal and contractual support to the business. The position plays a key role in mitigating organisational risk, maintaining effective governance frameworks, and promoting a culture of compliance and ethical business practices. The Legal and Compliance Officer supports both the organisation's internal governance and compliance requirements and the delivery of legal, governance, risk, and compliance advisory services to clients within a professional services environment.

Key Responsibilities

Governance

• Provide governance, legal, and compliance advice to management and leadership
• Develop, implement, and maintain governance frameworks, policies, and procedures
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements
• Support governance structures, including committees and board-related activities where applicable
• Prepare governance reports and recommendations for management
• Monitor legislative changes and assess their impact on the organisation

Legal Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable legislative and regulatory requirements
• Develop and implement compliance programmes, policies, and controls
• Conduct compliance reviews, audits, and assessments
• Investigate compliance breaches and recommend corrective actions
• Provide guidance to management and employees on compliance matters
• Maintain compliance registers and reporting frameworks

Risk Management

• Develop and maintain the organisation's risk management framework
• Identify, assess, monitor, and report on organisational risks
• Maintain and update risk registers
• Facilitate risk assessments across business functions
• Implement and monitor risk mitigation measures
• Prepare risk reports and recommendations for management

Policy Management

• Develop, review, and maintain organisational policies and procedures
• Ensure policies remain aligned with legislative and operational requirements
• Manage the policy review schedule and governance process
• Communicate policy updates and changes to stakeholders
• Monitor policy compliance throughout the organisation

Contract Management

• Draft, review, negotiate, and administer contracts, agreements, and legal documents
• Ensure contracts comply with legal requirements and organisational policies
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external legal advisors on contractual matters
• Manage contract approval and execution processes
• Track contract obligations, renewals, amendments, and expiry dates
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks
• Support the resolution of contract disputes and breaches
• Maintain accurate contract records and contract management systems
• Generate reports on contract status, compliance, and performance

Client Advisory & Project Delivery

• Provide legal, compliance, governance, risk, and regulatory advisory services on client assignments
• Conduct compliance reviews, risk assessments, and gap analyses, and support the implementation of governance and compliance frameworks
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts, policies, procedures, and other governance documentation
• Identify and mitigate legal, regulatory, contractual, and commercial risks, including managing contract variations, claims, and disputes
• Prepare client reports, recommendations, and compliance improvement plans, and facilitate workshops and training sessions
• Build strong client relationships and provide practical advice on legal, contractual, and compliance matters
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure client engagements are delivered in line with contractual, regulatory, and quality requirements
• Support business development through proposals, tenders, and identifying opportunities for additional services

Data Protection & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with data protection and privacy legislation, including POPIA
• Develop and monitor privacy and information governance practices
• Conduct compliance assessments relating to data privacy and information security requirements
• Support management of compliance-related investigations and incidents

Training & Awareness

• Design and facilitate governance, legal compliance, risk management, and policy training
• Increase employee awareness of legal and compliance obligations
• Provide ongoing advice and support to employees and managers on compliance matters
• Promote a culture of ethical conduct and accountability across the organisation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB), Corporate Governance, Risk Management, Compliance, or a related field

Postgraduate qualification in Compliance, Risk Management, Corporate Governance, or Business Administration will be advantageous

Certifications (Preferred)

Professional membership with CGISA, Compliance Institute Southern Africa (CISA), or a relevant professional body will be a