Specialist - Legal Services Regulatory

Headhunt; Kariega; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Legal Services Specialist to navigate complex regulatory frameworks in the manufacturing sector. This role involves administering legal matters, providing strategic legal advice, and ensuring compliance with key legislation affecting the automotive industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial law, with at least five years of post-admission experience. You will also be responsible for developing the company's regulatory universe and managing compliance programs. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to upholding the company's reputation and navigating the evolving legal landscape.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years postadmission experience in commercial law or regulatory.
• Admission as an Attorney/Advocate is required.

Responsibilities

• Administer legal matters and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Critically review draft legislation and provide legal advice.
• Manage litigation and support training related to legal matters.

Skills

Commercial Law

Regulatory Compliance

Legal Research

Dispute Resolution

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor of Law (LLB)

Postgraduate Qualification in Regulatory Compliance

Job description

Our client in the Manufacturing Industry based in Kariega (Uitenhage) is currently looking to employ a Legal Services Specialist (Regulatory).

Requirements :

• Bachelor of Law (LLB).
• Admission as an Attorney / Advocate.
• Minimum of 5 years postadmission experience (Commercial law / regulatory specialist position in the automotive or other relevant industry).
• Experience in a legal practice.
• Critical knowledge and experience on key regulatory legislation affecting Auto / Manufacturing Industry including but not limited to the Financial Intelligence Centre Act Protection of Personal Information Act Consumer Protection Act.
• Added Advantage : PostGraduate qualification in the various fields of regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities but not limited to :

• Administer legal matters through the sound application of performance management principles and objectives key performance indicators and development and training plans.
• Critically review and comment on draft legislation.
• Develop and maintain the companys regulatory universe and provide quarterly reports.
• Develop and maintain the companys Risk Management and Compliance Programmes in key legislation.
• Support user areas by providing legal and business advice to ensure compliance.
• Remain abreast of legal developments in general and specifically within the motor industry.
• Coordinate and participate in specialist committees (such as Social and Ethics Committee).
• Represent the company at the NAAMSA legal forum on matters of common interest specifically new legislation without competition law implications arising.
• Oversee and manage litigation / alternative dispute resolution proceedings initiated by or instituted against the company with support from external legal practitioners in order to avoid / limit negative publicity and / or reputational damage.
• Support the business in relation to Integrity Risk & Compliance.
• Identify training requirements relevant to the field of law and Group directives and to present such relevant training.
• Support the training department when developing training modules relevant to the field of law.
• Attend and participate in Group Conferences (Legal) when called upon to do so.
• Make recommendations to the Group on request when dealing with African law firms.
• Meet with and cooperate with Group colleagues and colleagues from related Group subsidiaries as and when needed.
• Ensure that the Legal Department and its representatives act ethically to uphold and promote the reputation of the company in every respect.
• Act as an office of record in relation to legal matters.
• Support research compile and submit regulatory filings.
• Respond to regulatory information requests by ensuring consistency accuracy and timeliness.
• Provide assistance in the coordination research and preparation of indepth regulatory evaluation.
• Identify and suggest Organisational Directives to address new regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the development of projects to comply with regulatory programs.
• Coordinate reporting to stakeholders and management on new legislation.
• Cooperate with external auditors in relation to the completion and submission of periodic reports requested by the auditors.
• Review specified Board of Management presentations and advise if in conflict with legislation and / or Organisational Directives.

Kindly be advised that should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying please consider your application unsuccessful.

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Legal

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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