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National Risk Officer - Legal

BDO South AfricaWestern Cape, ZA

30+ days ago

Job description

BDO has a vacancy for a National Risk Officer-Legal.

The successful incumbent will :

Draft and negotiate contracts.
Review existing contracts.
Contract management.
Ad hoc support.

Ensure compliance with various laws :

Review various company practices and processes to ensure that the company's compliance, particularly pertaining to the company's specific business.

Make recommendations on improving efficiencies.

Work with various different committees to improve company structure, governance and compliance

Professional service delivery :

Negotiate, draft, review and vet contracts to meet the company’s requirements and ensure that these are aligned with corporate governance precepts - disclosure, transparency, risk management, regulatory requirements etc.

Provide strategic legal advice, negotiate legal agreements, and draft the relevant legal documents.

Identify the impact of changes in legislation, regulations and codes of practice on internal legal processes and policies.

Proactively review applicable legislation and case law and remain up to date with legal trends.

Analyse company policies and, where applicable, provide solutions that will ensure compliance with legislation and business imperatives.

Stakeholder relationship management :

Interact with Group business units, other Group functions and external stakeholders on legal matters and disputes.

Interact with the company's customers and suppliers and their Legal Advisors and Attorney.

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Risk Officer • Western Cape, ZA