Legal and Compliance Officer (Temp)

Teraco; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a diligent Officer to oversee legal and compliance matters. This role is pivotal in managing contracts and ensuring adherence to compliance requirements. You will act as the central point of contact, facilitating communication between various stakeholders while maintaining a database of contractual terms. Your contributions will enhance the efficiency of the Legal & Compliance team and ensure that all obligations are met. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about compliance and legal matters, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract administration and compliance management.
• Ability to analyze legal documents and ensure adherence to regulations.

Responsibilities

• Administer and review contracts to align with commercial objectives.
• Coordinate between internal teams and external stakeholders for compliance.

Skills

Contract Review

Compliance Management

Stakeholder Coordination

Document Administration

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law or related field

Tools

Database Management Systems

Contract Management Software

Job description

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 Teraco’s 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 analyse contracts with service providers and clients to ensure that the terms achieve Teraco’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. Provide administrative support as part of the supplier due diligence process, including uploading information to databases, liaising with supplier relationship owners within the business, and checking submitted documents against policies, processes, and governance frameworks;
6. Liaise with internal teams and individuals at all levels of seniority to support the smooth delivery of services of the Legal & Compliance team;
7. Ensure adherence to the company's compliance requirements and take corrective action where necessary;
8. Identify improvements to existing processes;
9. Monitor the implementation of contracts and ensure conformity to the requirements of the contracts;
10. Collaborate with stakeholders to support wider compliance and risk activities related to the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), health and safety, and information security; quality, anti-bribery, and corruption.