Senior Legal Risk Manager - Hybrid, Growth & Strategy

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working model

Professional development

Competitive package

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks an experienced Legal Risk Manager to oversee the institution's legal risk profile across all units. You will identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks while ensuring compliance with FAIS, FICA, and POPIA, and embed risk controls throughout the business.

The role offers a hybrid working arrangement balancing office collaboration with remote autonomy, and opportunities to shape policy, train staff, and report to senior management.

Qualifikationen

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in legal risk management, compliance, or corporate law, preferably in financial services.
• Thorough understanding of financial services regulations (e.g., FAIS, FICA, POPIA).
• Strong knowledge of risk management methodologies and frameworks.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency in risk assessment tools and techniques.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in developing and implementing compliance programs.
• Must be based in or able to commute to Vereeniging.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement a comprehensive legal risk management framework for the institution.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize legal risks arising from contracts, operations, and regulatory changes.
• Collaborate with various business units to embed legal risk management principles into their activities.
• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
• Provide legal advice and guidance on risk mitigation strategies.
• Develop and deliver training programs on legal risk awareness and compliance to staff.
• Investigate and manage legal risk incidents and breaches.
• Liaise with external legal counsel and regulatory bodies as required.
• Prepare regular reports for senior management and the board on the legal risk landscape.
• Contribute to the development and review of legal policies and procedures.

Kenntnisse

Legal risk management

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communications

Risk assessment

Ausbildung

Admitted Attorney (SA)

Tools

Legal research tools

Regulatory tracking software

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks an experienced Legal Risk Manager to oversee the institution's legal risk profile across all units. You will identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks while ensuring compliance with FAIS, FICA, and POPIA, and embed risk controls throughout the business.

The role offers a hybrid working arrangement balancing office collaboration with remote autonomy, and opportunities to shape policy, train staff, and report to senior management.