REQUIREMENTS
Affirmative Action South African Citizens preferred
LLB. Post-graduate qualifications in the various fields of commercial law are recommended
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Admission as an Attorney/ Advocate
A minimum of 8 to 10 years in commercial law (post-admission) or a minimum of 8 years relevant working experience, preferably in the automotive or related industries
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
A good understanding of corporate, commercial and contract law in general, with strength concerning corporate, competition, consumer protection, and data protection law
Knowledge of intellectual property legislation (e.g. trademarks, copyright, design) will be an advantage
Highly analytical
Decision-making skills
Knowledge of the legislative framework affecting the motor industry and business in general
Knowledge and experience in the automotive industry, specifically commercial and related fields
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Able to exercise independent judgment
Able to perform under pressure
High level of computer literacy
High ethical values
Able to identify logical and practical solutions when applying the law
Able to deal with cultural diversity
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage the legal department matters relating to the African region. This comprises sub-Saharan Africa (excluding South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Eswatini) and North Africa
Provide expert, efficient and cost-effective legal services in all fields of the law (excluding Labour law) by rendering legal services, giving advice, negotiating disputes, drafting agreements and other documents, participating in internal specialist committees, remaining abreast of the law, providing general legal support to all user areas, by appointing external legal service providers and by engaging with the authorities, suppliers, contractors, service providers and other parties (as and when required)
Support the African region in all legal matters, to find the most effective solutions for the business
Determine the most suitable legal entity structures in the various African region markets within which the group is active or intends to enter
Comment, draft and finalise various commercial agreements ranging from importer, distributor, dealer and assembly agreements to goods/ services being provided, sponsorships/ trade exchanges, training, funding/ grants, loans, sales, partnership, etc. This is done to ensure that risks, liability and deliverables are carefully dealt with
Provide legal and business advice, as well as support, to ensure that the group and its organizational directives are complied with
Provide legal and business advice to ensure that the various group business enterprises comply with legislation which is relevant to the day-to-day operations of the group
Remain abreast of legal developments in general and within the motor industry in particular (new or amended). This enables the group to create awareness, ensure internal compliance and provide training concerning significant legislation. It also allows timeous reporting to the Board of Management
Participate in specialist committees to promote synergies within the organization and concerning consultants on a pro-active basis
Represent the group at automotive and other relevant legal forums on matters of common interest, specifically new legislation, without competition law implications arising
Oversee and manage litigation/ alternative dispute resolution proceedings initiated by or instituted against the group with support from external legal practitioners to avoid/ limit negative publicity and/ or reputational damage; to promote cost-effective resolution of disputes without (to the extent possible) destroying supplier/ provider relations
Protect the intellectual property of the group
Support the integrity, risk and compliance department as and when necessary
Identify training requirements relevant to the field of law and group directives and present such relevant training within the group
Support the training department when developing training modules relevant to the various fields of law
Meet with and cooperate with group colleagues and colleagues from related subsidiaries as and when needed
Ensure that in all activities of the legal department, its representatives act ethically to uphold and promote the reputation of the group in every respect
Act as an office of record concerning legal matters
Do presentations, as necessary
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