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Group Legal Advisor

Group Legal Advisor

Momentum Metropolitan Holdings LimitedZA
2 days ago
Job description

Job title : Group Legal Advisor

Job Location : Gauteng, Deadline : January 18, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Admitted Attorney or Advocate
  • LLM (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 industry
  • Duties & Responsibilities

    INTERNAL PROCESS :

  • Provide strategic guidance on Intellectual Property (IP) management and provide contractual advice on IP matters for the Group
  • Manage and contribute to effectiveness of the Group IP Portfolio and handle a variety of IP related legal matters
  • Support 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 agreements
  • Draft and vet commercial agreements, contracts and agreements
  • Draft and review commercial agreements for a variety of Momentum Group entities where general guidance will be required to adequately manage legal risks
  • Keep a repository for all legal agreements in accordance with Protection of Personal Information Act specifically dealing with record management, record keeping and data processes
  • Monitor relevance of legal documentation to ensure consistency across business to mitigate against risks and comply with legal standards
  • Evaluate the merit of potentially litigious disputes and consult with the relevant stakeholders to protect the interests of the business area
  • Draft legal summaries of relevant case law and financial services regulatory instruments
  • Provide 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 Regulations
  • Compile legal reports for group wide legal projects
  • CLIENT PROCESS :

  • Build and maintain effective business relationships with relevant stakeholder to manage service delivery in line with business expectations and requirements
  • Participate and contribute to a culture that builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback, and provides exceptional client service
  • Ensure high client service levels and the fair treatment of clients within area of responsibility
  • FINANCIAL PROCESS :

  • Contribute to the financial budgeting process within area
  • Identify opportunities to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency
  • Manage financial and other company resources under your control with due respect
  • Provide input into the risk identification processes and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forum
  • PEOPLE PROCESS :

  • Continuously develop expertise in terms of industry and subject matter knowledge, applying it effectively to deliver specialized contributions and stay ahead in the field
  • Positively influence and manage change, offering specialist support where required to facilitate smooth transitions and drive organizational growth
  • Contribute to continuous innovation by developing, sharing, and implementing new ideas, actively involving colleagues and staff to enhance the organization's practices
  • Participate and contribute to a culture of work-centric thinking, productivity, service delivery, and quality management, promoting a positive work environment and efficient operations
  • Take ownership of driving personal career development, proactively seeking growth opportunities, and advancing professional skills
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