National Risk Officer - Legal

BDO South Africa; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a National Risk Officer - Legal to oversee contract management and ensure legal compliance across various business functions. This role involves drafting and negotiating contracts, providing strategic legal advice, and managing stakeholder relationships. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing the company's governance and compliance framework while staying updated on legal trends. If you are passionate about law and compliance and want to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in drafting and negotiating contracts.
• Knowledge of compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and manage contracts effectively.
• Ensure compliance with laws and improve company governance.
• Engage with stakeholders on legal matters.

Skills

Contract Drafting

Legal Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Legal Advice

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Law Degree

Job description

BDO has a vacancy for a National Risk Officer - Legal.

The successful incumbent will:

1. Draft and negotiate contracts.
2. Review existing contracts.
3. Manage contracts effectively.
4. Provide ad hoc support as needed.

Ensure compliance with various laws:

1. Review company practices and processes to ensure compliance with relevant laws, especially those pertaining to the company's specific business.
2. Make recommendations to improve efficiencies.
3. Collaborate with various committees to enhance company structure, governance, and compliance.
4. Negotiate, draft, review, and vet contracts to align with corporate governance principles such as disclosure, transparency, risk management, and regulatory requirements.
5. Provide strategic legal advice and draft legal documents.
6. Assess the impact of legislative, regulatory, and code changes on internal processes and policies.
7. Stay updated on legal trends by reviewing applicable legislation and case law.
8. Analyze company policies and propose solutions to ensure compliance with legislation and business needs.

Stakeholder relationship management:

1. Engage with Group business units, functions, and external stakeholders on legal matters and disputes.
2. Communicate with customers, suppliers, and their legal advisors regarding legal issues.