Job Description

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

About Boardroom Appointments - Global Human and Talent Capital

Boardroom Appointments is a global specialist in Recruitment, Contract Staffing, Project Staffing, Temporary Employment Solutions, Training, HR Consultancy and Expatriate Mobility that operates extensively in Africa, EMEA, America, and Europe.

We have been industry leaders since 1989. Our dynamic team of recruitment and labour professionals has serviced hundreds of clients and placed thousands of candidates in various industries across the globe. We have gained invaluable insight and experience into global market trends and human resource workings.

We have specialized divisions that enhance our ability to service all clients in the following industries:

- FMGC

- Finance, Banking and Insurance

- Manufacturing and Processing

- Oil and Gas, Mining, Engineering and Construction

- Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Care

- Logistics and Supply Chain

- Information Technology, Media and Telecommunications

- Waste Management and Sanitation Services

- Renewable and Alternative Energy

- Retail and Commercial Property

- Agriculture and Production

- Government and Public Services

- Call Centre and Customer Support Services

Today, Boardroom Appointments has a global candidate database and network, servicing clients around the world with all their Human Capital needs.

This experience allows clients to rely on us FULLY for all their talent needs, both permanent and temporary, while they focus on their core business.

We custom design solutions to perfectly fit our client's recruitment needs and form long-lasting relationships based on quality service and flawlessly fulfilled deliverables.

Our team is comprised of passionate and driven individuals who strive to maintain the best and most professional service to our clients.

We are focused, passionate, and we love what we do.

Industry

Unknown

Company Size

51-200 employees

Headquarters

Bedfordview, ZA

Year Founded

1989

Website

boardroom.co.za

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