Legal Counsel : Financial Services | Digital Payments | Membership Services

MassmartCity of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, South Africa

30+ days ago

Job description

Overview

The Legal Counsel : Membership Services & Digital Services is responsible for supporting the delivery of legal services across the Membership and Services, Digital Payments, and Financial Services portfolios, aligned with the Group Legal Strategy. The role is also required to drive legal enablement for innovation, mitigate legal risk, and embed legal compliance into business execution, while collaborating across the Growth, Product, Technology, Private Label and Intellectual Property (IP) teams.

Responsibilities

Support delivery of legal services across the Membership and Services, Digital Payments, and Financial Services portfolios.
Drive legal enablement for innovation and embed compliance into business operations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Growth, Product, Technology, Private Label and IP.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) / Bachelor of Arts (BA) (LLB) or LLB degree.

Preferably admitted Attorney or Advocate.

Experience

6+ years of post-qualification experience in a dynamic legal environment, with a focus on commercial law, with a foundational understanding of financial services law, digital payments, and / or consumer / membership services law (e.g., National Credit Act, Consumer Protection Act, POPIA).

Proven ability to draft and review a wide range of commercial agreements.

Working knowledge of intellectual property laws, technology laws, ecommerce and marketplace laws, advertising and media laws, consumer protection advantageous.

Core Competencies

Ability to draft clear, concise, and legally sound contracts, opinions, and internal communications, and review existing agreements for accuracy and compliance.

Proficient in conducting thorough legal research using databases and analyzing legal issues to provide informed support.

Ability to identify and resolve routine legal issues and escalate more complex matters to the Senior Manager.

Strong time management, prioritization, and deadline-management skills.

Commitment to ethical principles, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Willingness to learn new legal areas and adapt to evolving regulatory landscapes.

Clear, concise, and professional communication for legal documents, emails, and internal discussions.

Ability to understand business needs, listen actively, and take ownership of tasks.

Employment Equity Policy Requirements may be applicable.

Massmart is committed to fostering a workplace culture where everyone feels valued and safe, free from discrimination and harassment. If you ever feel unsafe or witness behaviours inconsistent with Massmart’s values, please speak up. Email : | Phone :

Note : Applications will be reviewed promptly. If you do not receive a response within 14 days, consider your application unsuccessful.

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