Legal Contract Manager

Legal Contract Manager - South AfricaDesignation : Legal Contract Manager Category : General Counsel Level :  Closing date : 17 Jul 2023 Position Type : Permanent Location : MultiChoice City Job Description :  The OrganizationThe MultiChoice Group is a multinational media and entertainment group headquartered in South Africa, Dubai and the Netherlands with principal operations in pay television, video entertainment, advertising and content security. Brands within the Group include DStv, GOtv, SuperSport, M-Net, DStv Media Sales, Showmax and European-based content security leader Irdeto. We’re proud to say we serve 20 million subscribers across more than 50 African markets, with a successful history of identifying and adapting to industry trends, allowing us to continuously deliver the best in entertainment.By joining our passionate and creative team, you can help us achieve our objectives of expanding our pay-TV and SVOD (Subscription Video On demand) subscriber bases, improving advertising sales, spearheading cutting-edge technology, supporting local content and providing an exceptional customer experience.Join Africa’s most loved storyteller!Reports to :  Head of MCSA (Legal)Direct Reports :  NoDivision :  LegalDepartment : Legal- South AfricaKey CustomersInternal & ExternalLocation :  South Africa, Johannesburg, RandburgPurpose of the Position : To ensure overall management of legal and commercial processes and activities, including but not limited to the oversight of the contract management process, development of specific standards for contract negotiations and document management.Key Performance ObjectivesContracts ManagementSupport business during negotiation with clients and suppliers when required by the business.Ensure contracts drawn up within the Legal Division for clients, suppliers and in mergers and acquisitions, whilst fair to both parties, protect the company from unnecessary risk.Ensure focus is placed on the areas of the business which are currently not covered by legal agreements and driving the compliance in these areas.Together with Senior Management support the business with expertise and process to assist with the resolving of legal disputes with either clients or suppliers.Write, audit and negotiate contracts with customers, suppliers, agents, other entities of the MultiChoice group and any other third party.When required, accompany MultiChoice management in contract negotiations, providing legal advice and warning for possible bottlenecks, pitfalls and any other concerns.Assist with general contract managementEnsure that duly authorized signatories sign documents as requiredEnsure that signed contracts and Contract Review Sheets are uploaded onto the relevantEnsure that signed contracts and Contract Review Sheets are uploaded onto the relevant systemsEnsures that duly authorized signatories sign documents (including contracts) requiring signature. Follow up with authorized signatories to ensure that documents are signed properly and on time all contracts concluded by the business are concluded in accordance with the Group’s legal policy and the Group’s Corporate Governance Framework; signed contracts are timeously received and Contract Review Sheets are properly completed; signed contracts and Contract Review Sheets are uploaded onto CMS.Contract Management SystemManage the VE Group’s (“Group” contract management system (“CMS”) and other legal systems used in the Group (i.e. custodian of CMS and other legal systems used at VE).Identify and implement legal systems required by the VE legal team.Manage the Group’s filing system.Prepare training material and conduct training for the VE Group on : the Contract Management System;other legal systems used by the Group; andthe legal processManage the legal team’s portalGovernanceEnsure that all contracts concluded by the business are concluded in accordance with the Group’s legal policy and the Corporate Governance FrameworkOversee Service Level Agreement CompliancePeople ManagementWork with the team to achieve excellent business results through continuous people development and mentoring activities.Ensure the development of a high-performing team through embedding formal Performance Development and informal coaching.Determine and analyse training and development needs for team members and ensure implementation thereof. Ensure that identified training is budgeted for and executed.Establish and maintain a succession plan for the management team in the area using the formal Talent Management process for identified talent and an informal process for remaining roles.Motivate employees in the department and ensure that their efforts are recognised.Qualifications : EssentialLLB / B. Com LawQualifications : ProfferedPost Grad advantageousAdmitted AttorneyExperienceA minimum of 5 - 8 years’ experience in contract management5 years’ experience as a contract manager or 8 years’ clerical experienceA basic knowledge and understanding of commercial law.Technical CompetenciesCompany LawOrganisation Policies and ProceduresDrafting of Contractual AgreementsRegulatory and compliance.ComplianceMultiChoice has a COVID-19 mandatory vaccination policy to ensure a productive and healthy workplace. By submitting your application for employment, you warrant to MultiChoice that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and accept that you will be required to submit your vaccination certificate during the recruitment process. In processing your information we will comply with the requirements of the Protection of Personal Information Act.