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National Risk Officer - Legal (Open to National Offices)

National Risk Officer - Legal (Open to National Offices)

BDO South AfricaZA
15 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job title : National Risk Officer - Legal (Open to National Offices)

Job Location : South Africa, Deadline : December 20, 2024 Quick Recommended Links

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Description

BDO has a vacancy for a National Risk Officer-Legal. The successful incumbent will :

  • Draft and negotiate contracts.
  • Review existing contracts.
  • Contract management.
  • Ad hoc support.

    • Ensure compliance with various laws :

  • Review various company practices and processes to ensure that the company's compliance, particularly pertaining to the company's specific business.
  • Make recommendations on improving efficiencies.
  • Work with various different committees to improve company structure, governance and compliance

    • Professional service delivery :

  • Negotiate, draft, review and vet contracts to meet the company’s requirements and ensure that these are aligned with corporate governance precepts - disclosure, transparency, risk management, regulatory requirements etc.
  • Provide strategic legal advice, negotiate legal agreements, and draft the relevant legal documents.
  • Identify the impact of changes in legislation, regulations and codes of practice on internal legal processes and policies.
  • Proactively review applicable legislation and case law and remain up to date with legal trends.
  • Analyse company policies and, where applicable, provide solutions that will ensure compliance with legislation and business imperatives.

    • Stakeholder relationship management :

  • Interact with Group business units, other Group functions and external stakeholders on legal matters and disputes.
  • Interact with the company's customers and suppliers and their Legal Advisors and Attorney

    • Requirements

  • LLB Degree.
  • Admitted Attorney.
  • 3 to 5 years post qualification work experience as a Legal Advisor and Legal Risk Management.
  • MS Office Suite at Advanced Level.
  • Previous experience in audit, advisory and tax firm is beneficial.

    • Competencies

  • Well versed in Commercial Law
  • Review and create contracts, agreements and other legal documents.
  • Negotiate in-house and outside contracts.
  • Analyse policies and practices for adherence to laws and regulations.
  • Organization, project management skills and attention to detail
  • High level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity, and compliance
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally
  • Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
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