Strategic Legal & Compliance Leader (FSCA/POPIA)

Careercare-Sa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent South African organization in Centurion is seeking a strategic Head of Legal & Compliance to oversee all legal and regulatory functions. The ideal candidate will have an LLB and 8-10 years of experience in legal/compliance roles within the financial services or insurance industry. Responsibilities include providing legal guidance on contracts, ensuring compliance with FSCA, POPIA, and FICA regulations, and acting as the liaison with regulators. Leadership skills and contract negotiation expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of legal/compliance experience required.
• Proven senior-level experience in financial services or insurance industry.
• Deep expertise in South African regulatory landscape (FSCA, POPIA, FICA).

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal guidance on contracts and disputes.
• Ensure compliance with key regulations and company policies.
• Act as the primary liaison with regulators and manage audits.

Skills

Legal guidance

Risk management

Contract negotiation

Compliance management

Leadership

Education

LLB or equivalent law degree

Job description

A prominent South African organization in Centurion is seeking a strategic Head of Legal & Compliance to oversee all legal and regulatory functions. The ideal candidate will have an LLB and 8-10 years of experience in legal/compliance roles within the financial services or insurance industry. Responsibilities include providing legal guidance on contracts, ensuring compliance with FSCA, POPIA, and FICA regulations, and acting as the liaison with regulators. Leadership skills and contract negotiation expertise are essential.