Legal & Compliance Manager - Law firm, Sandton

Innov8 Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Johannesburg seeks a Legal and Compliance Manager to join their Risk and Compliance Team. This pivotal role involves managing contracts, ensuring compliance with company law, and drafting legal documents while maintaining strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will bring at least 6 years of post-article experience and a deep understanding of contract law.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years post articles experience.
• Experience in drafting and reviewing company engagement letters and client SLA's.
• Company Law compliance and CIPC filings experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and amend standard engagement letters, supplier agreements.
• Ensure company law compliance and assist with compliance in other areas.
• Conduct research and draft legal opinions.

Skills

Knowledge of contract law

Attention to details

Good problem-solving skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent computer literacy skills

Education

LLB degree

Admitted attorney

Job description

A vacancy has arisen in the Risk and Compliance Team for a Legal and Compliance Manager

Key areas of responsibility include:

Client Engagement Letters and SLA's – contract management framework:
Review and amend standard engagement letters
Review and comment on SLA's, client policies and supplier code of conduct documents to ensure the firms' liability is limited
Assist in developing a contracts management system
Supplier Agreements – Third-party risk management Framework
Review, negotiate and amend supplier agreements
Assist in developing and implementing a supplier/third-party risk management framework
Ensure suppliers complete the supplier risk assessment questionnaire
Ensure company Law compliance (eg CIPC filings)
Assist with compliance in other areas (eg date privacy)
Advise on legal matters from time to time
Conduct research and draft legal opinions
Draft and review contracts
Perform minor company secretarial duties
General Assistance to the Head of Risk and compliance
Other ad hoc duties from time to time.
Requirements:

Education and experience
LLB degree
Admitted attorney
At least 6 years post articles
Knowledge of contract law, Companies Act, and basic commercial law principles are essential
Must have experience in drafting and reviewing company engagement letters and client SLA's
Company Law compliance experience, CIPC filings advantageous
Experience reviewing and negotiating supplier contracts
Exposure to Data Privacy and ABC is advantageous
Excellent computer literacy skills (Microsoft products)

Competencies and personal attributes
Ability to maintain constructive working relationships
Good presentation skills
Attention to details
Good problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure
Ability to work independently
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong team player