Senior Legal Advisor

Nelson Mandela Foundation; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nelson Mandela Foundation seeks a Senior Legal Advisor to oversee its legal framework and compliance. This role includes managing intellectual property, drafting contracts, and ensuring effective governance while supporting various stakeholders. Candidates should possess a law degree and relevant legal experience, ideally within the non-profit sector.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years applied legal experience.
• Knowledge of NPO sector advantageous.
• Compliance Management qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the NMF's IP portfolio and contract drafting.
• Provide legal opinions and advise on governance processes.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop risk management frameworks.

Skills

Innovative strategic thinking

Decision-making

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Nelson Mandela Foundation seeks to employ a Senior Legal Advisor to support the organisation's mandate in ensuring that the organisation operates within the legal framework and complies with all relevant regulations, including establishing and maintaining effective corporate governance structures and controls.

Within the context of the above, the role focuses primarily on managing the NMF's IP portfolio, contract drafting and risk management for the organisation.

Key responsibilities of the jobPromotes the Founder's legacy and mandate of the organisation modelled on its core values

Keep abreast with changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment, advise on appropriate good governance processes and policies that enhance the regulatory environment of the NMF

Conduct legal research, draft legal opinions, and provide legal advice to the NMF

Provide or facilitate training workshops lead by the department

Assist with the design, implementation and management of contract drafting and contract management to aid the delivery of legal and governance services

Assist with dispute resolution and general litigation

Develop risk management framework to monitor for the NMF

Lead the process of identifying and analyzing potential risks across the NMF, including financial, operational, strategic, compliance, and reputational risks.

Conduct risk assessments and scenario analysis to evaluate the potential impact and likelihood of risks materializing.

Develop risk profiles and risk registers for each department and for the NMF

Liaise with external regulators and advisers such as lawyers and auditors and issue legal instructions as and when required.

Manage the organisation's strategic application of the Founder's and the institution's Intellectual Property.

Manage and monitor the stable of intellectual property trademarks for the institution.

Collaborates with stakeholder organisations on protocols to protect and preserve the NMF's intellectual property stable.

Manage the litigation and disputes relating to trademarks, patents, copyrights and / or unfair competition

Build and maintain relationships with all stakeholders of the organisation

Support the General Counsel as required

Qualifications & experienceBachelor's degree in Law

5 (five) to 7 (seven) years applied legal experience

Knowledge of NPO sector advantageous

Compliance Management qualification and / or experience advantageous

Working conditionsThe role is mainly office-based, with minimal local travel.

Innovative strategic thinking and leadership

Decision-making and problem-solving

Stakeholder management and relations

Knowledge of organisational information processing and reporting systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Required attributes & competenciesVersatile in navigating complex human-related and systems challenges

Adaptable to planned and unplanned organisational and / or environmental situations

Influence and collaboration

Balanced judgement

Proficiency in business written and verbal communication

Purpose of the institutionNelson Mandela Foundation is a Non-Profit Organisation that seeks to contribute to the making of a just society by mobilising the legacy of Nelson Mandela to dismantle intergenerational poverty and inequity.

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