Job title : Group Legal Advisor
Job Location : Gauteng, Deadline : January 18, 2025 Quick Recommended Links
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Admitted Attorney or AdvocateLLM (added advantage)MINIMUM EXPERIENCE :
1-3 years post admission, litigation management and commercial agreements drafting experience as a legal advisor in the insurance and financial services industryDuties & Responsibilities
INTERNAL PROCESS :
Provide strategic guidance on Intellectual Property (IP) management and provide contractual advice on IP matters for the GroupManage and contribute to effectiveness of the Group IP Portfolio and handle a variety of IP related legal mattersSupport business units in liaison with specialist IP law firms to provide a full range of patent, trademarks, copyright and design support functions, including filing preparations and prosecution, opinions, drafting and negotiating licenses, development and research collaboration agreementsDraft and vet commercial agreements, contracts and agreementsDraft and review commercial agreements for a variety of Momentum Group entities where general guidance will be required to adequately manage legal risksKeep a repository for all legal agreements in accordance with Protection of Personal Information Act specifically dealing with record management, record keeping and data processesMonitor relevance of legal documentation to ensure consistency across business to mitigate against risks and comply with legal standardsEvaluate the merit of potentially litigious disputes and consult with the relevant stakeholders to protect the interests of the business areaDraft legal summaries of relevant case law and financial services regulatory instrumentsProvide annual and quarterly statutory reporting submissions to the South African Reserve Bank for group (Foreign Direct Investment’s)Liaise with authorised dealers and attend to general queries in relation to the Exchange Control RegulationsCompile legal reports for group wide legal projectsCLIENT PROCESS :
Build and maintain effective business relationships with relevant stakeholder to manage service delivery in line with business expectations and requirementsParticipate and contribute to a culture that builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback, and provides exceptional client serviceEnsure high client service levels and the fair treatment of clients within area of responsibilityFINANCIAL PROCESS :
Contribute to the financial budgeting process within areaIdentify opportunities to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiencyManage financial and other company resources under your control with due respectProvide input into the risk identification processes and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forumPEOPLE PROCESS :
Continuously develop expertise in terms of industry and subject matter knowledge, applying it effectively to deliver specialized contributions and stay ahead in the fieldPositively influence and manage change, offering specialist support where required to facilitate smooth transitions and drive organizational growthContribute to continuous innovation by developing, sharing, and implementing new ideas, actively involving colleagues and staff to enhance the organization's practicesParticipate and contribute to a culture of work-centric thinking, productivity, service delivery, and quality management, promoting a positive work environment and efficient operationsTake ownership of driving personal career development, proactively seeking growth opportunities, and advancing professional skillsLaw / Legal jobs