Head of Legal Minimum Requirements: Matric [Grade 12] Degree: LLB/LLM MBA will be advantageous Admitted Attorney/Advocate 10-15 years of work experience in the same or similar role 10 years of experience in managing legal teams in a listed company environment Substantial experience in corporate commercial & M&A matters Knowledge of applicable legislation including corporate law, competition law, contract law, dispute resolution, environmental law, mining law, labor law, etc.
Solid regulatory compliance experience in multinational companies Proven track record in establishing formal legal policies, procedures, and internal controls Strong legal risk management background Demonstrable legal project management experience Leadership and management of lawyers and non-lawyers Responsibilities: Responsible for the effective management of diverse legal teams across various jurisdictions Setting legal strategy and direction alignment to organizational imperatives Accountable for the operational management of the full suite of legal services across the Company Group.
Strengthen collaboration with external legal advisors, local and cross-border Maintain relationships with all internal stakeholders Responsible for reporting and implementation of Legal standards Reporting of legal and ethical breaches Conduct research and develop legal frameworks, and analyze local and international trends that could impact the business.
Conduct assessment on labor legislation compliance, locally and cross-border Conduct business improvement initiatives on ethics and corporate governance Build a strong and cohesive team by recruiting top talent and creating an inclusive work environment Promote a culture that supports high performance through performance management and employee engagement Mentoring, coaching, and developing the Legal team