Head Legal Company Secretary – Centurion
Location : Centurion
Posted : Today
Job Summary : Provide expert in‑house legal support to the organisation by managing litigation matters, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, and advising on a wide range of legal and regulatory issues. The role ensures that the company's operations are legally compliant, risks are minimised, and strategic objectives are supported through sound legal guidance.
Key Responsibilities :
- Manage and oversee litigation matters, including High Court cases, labour disputes, and regulatory actions.
- Prepare and review legal pleadings, affidavits, and related documents.
- Represent the company in legal proceedings where appropriate.
- Provide legal opinions and strategic input on litigation risk and potential outcomes.
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including supply, procurement, service, sales, and confidentiality contracts.
- Ensure all contracts are legally sound, aligned with business strategy, and comply with company policies.
- Advise operational teams on contract interpretation, risks, and implementation.
- Maintain and update standard contract templates in line with legislative and business changes.
- Provide practical legal advice to business units on commercial law, mining law, labour, regulatory compliance, and environmental law.
- Monitor legislative developments relevant to the mining and manufacturing industry and communicate implications to the business.
- Assist with drafting and implementing internal legal policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks.
- Support internal investigations and audits from a legal perspective.
- Identify legal risks in business operations and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Contribute to good corporate governance and ensure the organisation adheres to statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Provide legal input into strategic and operational decision‑making processes.
Qualifications :
LLB degree (LLM advantageous).Admitted Advocate of the High Court of South Africa.Minimum 5 years post‑admission experience in litigation and commercial legal work.Prior legal experience within mining, manufacturing, or a similar heavy industry is preferred.Demonstrated ability to handle High Court litigation and complex contractual matters.Excellent knowledge of South African commercial, civil, labour, and regulatory law.Strong legal drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.Analytical, detail‑oriented, and commercially astute.Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with internal stakeholders and external counsel.Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.High integrity, sound judgment, and professionalism.Group Legal Counsel – Centurion, Gauteng
Company : 4Sight Holdings Limited
Salary : R600,000 – R1,200,000 per year
Posted : Today
Job Summary : Provide business‑focused legal support to the Group by drafting and reviewing commercial agreements, advising on regulatory and governance compliance, and assisting with risk management for a JSE‑listed group. The role includes supporting corporate transactions, managing legal queries across business units, and contributing to legal operations improvements such as contract automation and digital workflows.
Key Responsibilities :
Provide accurate, relevant and timely legal advice to executives and business units on corporate, commercial and regulatory matters.Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements to protect the Group’s legal and commercial interests while balancing risk and operational needs.Prepare and maintain legal documents, templates and internal policies that promote consistency, compliance and efficiency across the Group.Assist with board and committee processes by drafting resolutions, preparing meeting packs and ensuring accurate recording of minutes in line with governance standards.Support compliance with the Companies Act, King IV principles and the Group’s governance framework through proactive monitoring and reporting.Monitor and implement compliance with JSE Listings Requirements including continuing obligations, disclosure requirements and corporate actions.Liaise with the Group’s sponsor or designated advisor on compliance and disclosure matters.Assist in the preparation and review of SENS announcements, shareholder communications and annual reports.Support due diligence and documentation for mergers, acquisitions and other strategic transactions.Conduct legal research and provide clear, practical guidance on emerging laws, regulations and governance developments.Assist in developing and implementing internal governance and compliance policies that align with best practice.Coordinate and maintain statutory records, registers and corporate filings with CIPC and other authorities.Manage and track legal risks, disputes and litigation matters in collaboration with external counsel.Preserve and manage corporate records in accordance with statutory requirements and internal document retention policies.Provide training and awareness sessions on legal and compliance obligations to internal stakeholders.Collaborate with finance, operations and other functions to ensure legal input is integrated into projects, transactions and strategic initiatives.Qualifications :
LLB (or equivalent). Admitted attorney (preferred).Minimum of 2+ years post‑qualification experience (PQE), most of which has been gained in an in‑house legal environment, a recognised law firm or within a relevant corporate environment, with exposure to commercial and / or corporate law.Working knowledge of the Companies Act, King IV, JSE Listing Requirements is advantageous.Head of Compliance and Legal – Centurion
Company : The Personnel Corporation (search partner for a leading South African financial services group)
Salary : R2,000,000 – R2,500,000 per year
Posted : Today
Job Summary : Lead the compliance and legal functions within the insurance division, providing legal and regulatory direction to the business, managing risk, ensuring full compliance with relevant legislation, and fostering trusted relationships with regulators, boards and executive leadership.
Key Responsibilities :
Head of Compliance Control Function – develop and implement compliance strategy, conduct risk assessments, and maintain regulatory registers.Lead compliance and legal strategy, aligning it with broader business objectives.Oversee regulatory advice, monitoring and submissions, ensuring continuous compliance with all laws and governance frameworks.Develop, implement and monitor comprehensive compliance programs and policies.Manage regulatory risk and oversee all legal disputes and contract management.Build strong relationships with regulators and industry bodies.Lead and mentor a team of legal and compliance professionals.Coordinate regulatory engagements and submissions, maintaining accurate records of interactions.Provide regular compliance and legal reports to senior management, audit and risk committee and board.Oversee regulatory complaints management, ensuring prompt resolution and trend analysis.Conduct regulatory training and keep staff updated on regulatory developments.Oversee drafting and negotiation of legal documents and contracts.Manage, mentor and develop the internal compliance, legal and regulatory complaints team.Develop and manage the department’s budget.Build trusted advisor relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Qualifications :
LLB degree (LLM or postgraduate qualification in compliance or legal preferred).Admitted attorney with the right to practice in South Africa.10+ years post‑admission experience with significant exposure to compliance or legal management in the insurance or financial services sector.Strong understanding of FSCA, Prudential Authority, and Information Regulator frameworks.Proven ability to manage teams, drive regulatory strategy, and influence at executive level.In‑House Legal Counsel – Centurion
Purpose of the role : To provide expert in‑house legal support to the organisation by managing litigation matters, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, and advising on a wide range of legal and regulatory issues. The role ensures that the company's operations are legally compliant, risks are minimised, and strategic objectives are supported through sound legal guidance.
Key Responsibilities (condensed) :
Legally support various business units and senior management.Review contracts.Gather legal payment documentation for contract execution and monitoring.Create legal policies and procedures.Provide legal opinions.Compete litigation requests.Supporting management with internal investigations and audits from a legal perspective.Beyond other areas, offer legal assistance for company functions such as share registration, shareholder agreement drafting and negotiations, WIP claims, and take-up of new assets.Working Conditions
Office‑based role with occasional travel to operational sites, courts, or regulatory bodies. Fast‑paced environment with exposure to complex and sensitive matters.
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