Legal And Compliance Officer

University Of Fort Hare; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Legal and Compliance Officer to join their dynamic team in Johannesburg. This role, spanning 4 to 6 months, focuses on overseeing legal and compliance issues, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations, and supporting the Legal & Compliance team. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and negotiation skills, alongside strong analytical and organizational abilities. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to professional development, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact on compliance and risk activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in legal and compliance.
• Admittance as an attorney is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze contracts to ensure compliance with commercial objectives.
• Provide administrative assistance to the Legal & Compliance team.
• Monitor contract implementation for conformity.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Customer service skills

Negotiation skills

Conflict resolution skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Administrative skills

Multitasking ability

Education

Relevant legal tertiary qualification

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

R 30 - R 34 Monthly Basic Salary (Market related, Negotiable)

Our client based in Isando, Johannesburg, is seeking a Legal and Compliance Officer to join their team.

This will be a 4 - 6 month contract. The purpose of the Officer is to oversee and assist with legal and compliance issues.

Key objectives of this role include:

• Providing support to service provider and client contracting by owning and maintaining a database of the companies' contractual terms with service providers and clients, ensuring necessary obligations are addressed.

Main functions of the job:

1. Administration of documents within agreed timelines and quality;
2. Review and analyze contracts with service providers and clients to ensure that the terms achieve the company's commercial objectives;
3. Act as a central point of contact and coordination between internal and external stakeholders;
4. Provide administrative assistance to the Legal & Compliance team;
5. Support the supplier due diligence process, including uploading information to databases, liaising with supplier relationship owners, and checking submitted documents against policies and governance frameworks;
6. Liaise with internal teams and individuals at all levels to support smooth service delivery;
7. Ensure adherence to the company's compliance requirements and take corrective actions where necessary;
8. Identify process improvements;
9. Monitor contract implementation to ensure conformity;
10. Collaborate on wider compliance and risk activities related to POPIA, GDPR, H&S, information security, quality, anti-bribery, and corruption;
11. Participate in ad hoc projects.

Skills and requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Excellent customer service, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills;
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills;
• High attention to detail and strong administrative skills;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Self-motivated, confident, and energetic;
• Multitasking ability and resilience under pressure;
• Professional conduct with high tolerance and patience;
• Commitment to ongoing learning and self-development.

Qualifications and experience:

• Relevant legal tertiary qualification;
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in legal and compliance;
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint;
• Admittance as an attorney is preferable.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.