Regional Legal Counsel (Corporate & Compliance)
Minimum Requirements:
One of the following legal qualifications: B Proc, B Juris, B Com Law, or LLB (preferably an LLB)12 years experience in the legal corporate environmentExperience on the African continent (advantageous)Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPointGood attention to detailMethodical and thorough approach to workOrganizedSkilled at juggling tasks and prioritizingA desire to show initiative
Job Function
Oversee all legal aspects in the allocated countries within SAREG.Travel to certain countries in SAREG as required.Act as a liaison for the Legal and Insurance departments of the Companydivision based in France.Manage all legal matters in the allocated countries within SAREG, including but not limited to the areas below.
Contracts
Provide regular internal training on contractual issues and clauses in standard trading terms and bespoke contracts.Support risk mitigation efforts for all associated company contracts through effective negotiation and insurance, including:Contract drafting, negotiation, and review (customers, suppliers & service providers, agents, third parties including commercial and residential lease agreements, and land/asset sale & purchase agreements).Tender reviews.Highlight important risks to relevant parties (Country Managers, Country Legal Managers, etc.) to enable informed decisions on contractual risks, key provisions, and contract durations, with proper documented sign-off.
Claims (Litigation & Non-Litigation)
Manage and support Country Managers and/or Country Legal Managers on claims, disputes, and litigation (customers, agents, suppliers & service providers, third parties, and insurance claims).Provide guidance and consider alternative approaches as needed.Collaborate with external legal counsel on litigation related to employment concerns.Ensure timely reporting, management, and resolution of associated company claims.Prepare claims and witnesses (if applicable) and monitor claims until closure.Ensure comprehensive and continuous reporting of all fraud, major litigation, and high-risk matters to Regional Managing Directors and Regional General Counsel (SAREG).Annually review external legal counsel's performance with Country Managers/Country Legal Managers, and negotiate rate structures for the upcoming year.
Insurance
Ensure all local insurance covers are renewed on time and remain current.Confirm that all risks are adequately covered, taking into account Company business requirements, country-specific risks, and other local needs.Educate Country Managers and/or Country Legal Managers on global insurance covers and relevant policy terms to ensure the validity of coverage.
Galaxy System
Ensure that all bespoke contracts (customers, suppliers & service providers, agents, third parties, etc.) for allocated countries are recorded in Galaxy and remain up to date.Record all litigation matters in Galaxy and keep files updated with the latest legal developments.Provide training and support for Galaxy system users in English-speaking African countries.Assist the Regional General Counsel with reporting, monitoring, and managing user allocation/licensing for the Galaxy system.
Reporting
Provide timely and accurate monthly reports on all legal matters, including country risks, new legislation, impact on the company, litigation & non-litigation claims, legal contracts, etc., for allocated countries.Submit ad-hoc reports as needed.
General
Provide legal opinions when required.Monitor legislative changes and inform relevant management of risks associated with companies within allocated SAREG countries.Ensure companies in allocated SAREG countries comply with relevant global and local laws & regulations.Conduct audits during country visits within SAREG to ensure compliance in legal, insurance, claims (litigation & non-litigation), corporate secretarial matters, and adherence to the group compliance program.
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