Legal and Compliance Officer 2 - Insurance - Cape Town

AGC Recruitment Pty Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Legal and Compliance Officer in Cape Town. The role involves working independently while engaging in compliance and legal projects within the insurance sector. Candidates should have strong communication skills, a RE1 or RE5 certificate, and a minimum of 2 years in compliance. This position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2-4 years of working experience, with at least 2 years in compliance.
• Experience in developing and managing compliance monitoring programs.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to building and maintaining the 2nd Line of Defense (LoD) function.
• Draft, maintain, and review legal agreements and contracts.
• Prepare complex legal documents.

Skills

Proficient in Excel

Proficient in Word

Effective communication skills

Strong understanding of compliance activities

Education

RE1 or RE5 Certificate

Job description

Legal and Compliance Officer 2 - Insurance - Cape Town

Our client, in the insurance industry, has an opportunity for an experienced Legal and Compliance Officer who will report to the Global Head of Legal, Risk Management, and Compliance. This role involves working independently while being part of a team. The successful candidate will be adaptable, agile, and able to engage in projects across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Compliance:

• Contribute to building and maintaining the 2nd Line of Defense (LoD) function:
• Assist the 1st LoD in identifying risks.
• Help the 1st LoD develop and implement controls.
• Develop compliance checklists and prepare compliance reports.
• Assist in policy and guideline reviews to ensure compliance with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Assist in training and implementation of policies, guidelines, and work instructions.
• Draft and review internal policies.

Legal:

• Draft, maintain, and review legal agreements and contracts.
• Prepare standard contracts for company departments.
• Experience working with tenders and relevant documents.
• Provide advice during contract negotiations, especially for the Commercial Department.
• Prepare complex legal documents.
• Negotiate, draft, and implement the terms of agreements in all business contracts.
• Oversee legal implications of new projects.
• Review all documentation with legal implications prior to signing and implementation.

Qualifications:

• RE1 or RE5 Certificate.
• A minimum of 2-4 years of working experience, with at least 2 years in compliance.
• Proficient in Excel and Word.
• High level of determination.
• Strong understanding of compliance activities and commercial matters.
• Experience in developing and managing compliance monitoring programs.
• Effective communication skills, able to communicate internally and externally at all levels (lawyers, shareholders, auditors).

Apply: www.agclegal.co.za

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