Legal Advisor

Afrirent Holdings is looking for a Legal Advisor to provide an integrated legal, risk and compliance function and service.

Duties and Responsibilities

Legal Administration

• Assists with the implementation of Afrirent’s Corporate Legal Strategy
• Assists with the implementation of legal administration throughout the business
• Protects Afrirent against risks related to legal or regulatory sanctions, material financial loss, and any loss of reputation that the business might suffer due to non-compliance with laws, rules or regulations
• Provides proactive, sound, effective and professional legal services i.e. legal support, drafts legal opinions and legal documentation / contract drafting for Afrirent, the Board, Board Subcommittees and Management to ensure that legally informed and compliant decisions are taken and implemented
• Assists with the implementation of legal standards / rules of engagement on legal issues
• Provides advice on existing contracts i.e. projects already undertaken and where action needs to be taken
• Assists to manage litigation and disputes for and on behalf of Afrirent
• Acts as the Legal Counsel in civil and criminal matters; and manages all criminal matters by conducting preliminary investigations and guiding the decision-making on further action and / or next steps as directed by the Head of Legal
• Prepares Legal and Compliance reports for the Head of Legal and Compliance

Enterprise Risk Management

• Assists in the development of policies and procedures that will assist the various business units in discharging their responsibilities
• Assists with the implementation of a sound ERM model as well as the supporting risk strategy that is aligned to the corporate strategy, stakeholder needs and expectations; legislative requirements; industry trends and which ensures the long-term business viability of Afrirent
• Ensures that the implemented ERM model and plan are managed, measured, monitored and evaluated
• Implements short-and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures

Compliance Management

• Assists with the implementation of an effective compliance program by developing and managing the compliance framework
• Ensures compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements
• Reviews and advises on all Afrirent policies to ensure legal and regulatory compliance
• Oversees compliance with Afrirent policies as directed by Head of Legal
• Assesses Afrirent’s operations to determine compliance risk and conducts regular audits of the operations, procedures, practices and documents to identify and correct issues of non-compliance
• Keeps abreast of legislative amendments and reforms, compliance and requirements; and facilitates ongoing training and communication at Afrirent

International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) Audit Compliance

• Assists the Head of Legal to achieve an average of 80% compliance on both internal and external International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) audits conducted

Education (Formal Qualification Required)

Minimum

• LLB Degree or equivalent
• Admission as an Attorney / Advocate

Ideal

• Experience in corporate and commercial, contracts and litigation will be advantageous.

Legal Requirements

• Admission as attorney (preferred)
• Registration with the LPC or relevant professional body (non-practising acceptable)

Experience

Minimum

• 2-5 years’ experience in Practice / Legal Counsel / Legal Advisor in the public or private sector.

Ideal

• Previous exposure to corporate/commercial/contracts/risk and/or compliance.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: R22000,00 - R40000,00 per month