Key Responsibilities:<\/p>\n
\tProvide expert legal advice to the CEO, Board of Trustees on a wide range of corporate, governance, and business-related matters.
\n\tEnsure full compliance with, but not limited to, the PFMA (and Treasury Regulations), Companies Act, POPIA, Labour Legislation, Cyber Crimes Act, Property Control Trust Act, and all other applicable statutory and regulatory frameworks.
\n\tDraft, review, and interpret contracts, agreements, policies, and governance frameworks to ensure legal soundness and mitigate risks.
\n\tOversee the contract lifecycle, including negotiation, execution, monitoring, renewal, and termination, ensuring proper record-keeping and adherence to obligations.
\n\tDraft and issue legal opinions and advisory notes on general legal matters, corporate governance, intellectual property, trademarks, labour relations, and related matters.
\n\tProvide proactive legal risk assessments, compliance checklist and propose strategies to manage and mitigate legal exposure.
\n\tSupport the CEO and Board with legal input during strategic planning, transactions, and decision-making processes.
\n\tMonitor, interpret, and communicate changes in legislation and regulations, advising on their implications for Brand South Africa.
\n\tDevelop and maintain policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks to strengthen corporate governance and accountability.
\n\tManage relationships with external legal counsel, including briefing, oversight, and cost management.
\n\tRepresent the entity in all legal proceedings, negotiations, and regulatory engagements as required.
\n\tDeliver training and awareness sessions for staff and executives on compliance, governance, and legal risk management.
\n\tSupport dispute resolution, litigation management, and settlement negotiations in the best interest of the entity.
\n\tEnsure the protection of Brand South Africa\u2019s intellectual property and legal rights locally and internationally.<\/p>\n
Minimum Qualification requirements & Experience:<\/p>\n
\tA university degree in law (e.g. BProc\/BCom Law or LLB) is required.
\n\tA master\u2019s degree in law or related field will be an added advantage.
\n\tAt least five years proven litigation experience.
\n\tA minimum of five years in senior legal advisory or managerial role.<\/p>\n
Key Performance Areas:<\/p>\n
\tParticipate in the development and implementation of Brand SA\u2019s IT and business strategy.
\n\tContribute input into the conceptualisation and development of the Brand SA IT strategy. Conceptualise, develop the Governance strategy in particular a focus on legal outputs as well as compliance.<\/p>\n
Develop, implement and manage all legal functions operations.<\/p>\n
\tImplement the approved Board Secretariat Governance strategy and APP.
\n\tEnsure professional written and well researched legal opinions and advice to EXCO on request. Legal advices must be thorough, easy to read and understand and appropriate for each scenario, showing impacts as well as providing options.
\n\tDrafting of Ministerial and Board Regulations: Key deliverables will require consultations with legal experts in the communications and related industry. This includes compiling risk advisories, providing legal opinions in terms of any Acts that govern Brand South Africa, and associated regulations, compiling drafts, obtaining approvals and assist in the publishing of legislative amendments and regulations in the Government Gazette.
\n\tOversee the development of an integrated contracts management system. Keep EXCO abreast of all deadlines and compliance matters.
\n\tThis portfolio requires formal litigation, for and against Brand SA, including preparation, instituting and defending Brand South Africa in corporate legal proceedings, disputes, labour disputes, recoveries and compliance matters.
\n\tEnsure that the internal communication system work.
\n\tManage the day-to-day operations of the legal business unit and coordination its operational activities with guidance from the Board secretary.<\/p>\n
Planning and organising the running of the organization.<\/p>\n
\tParticipate in all specifications on procurement and tender process of the organisation in terms of the procurement policy.
\n\tProcess innovation to ensure that organisational processes work and are practical.<\/p>\n
Organisational Management and Governance.<\/p>\n
\tEnsure implementation and compliance with all relevant laws and regulations as well as Brand South Africa policies, procedures and guidance\u2019s.<\/p>\n
Compliance, Monitoring and Reporting (including risk)<\/p>\n
\tMonitoring and reporting quarterly and monthly on the approved APP as well as compliance plans.
\n\tMonitoring the achievement of plans through collection of monthly and quarterly progress report (on content, financial and staff, etc.)
\n\tManaging the relationship with all legal Professional Service Providers and ensuring harmonious interaction with clients and stakeholders.
\n\tTo ensure suppliers deliver to SLA\u2019s.<\/p>\n
Staff management and development.<\/p>\n
\tDelegate work assignments and tasks to appropriate individuals, providing sufficient direction so desired business outcomes can be achieved.
\n\tProvide direct reports with leadership, direction, and coaching to achieve work objectives and improve performance and skills.
\n\tPerformance Management \u2013 ensure that team members achieve their Performance Objectives as per individual agreements.
\n\tStaff development, motivation and training.<\/p>\n
Financial management<\/p>\n
\tMonitor expenditure with strategic objective and all relevant rule and regulations.
\n\tEnsure adherence to all financial and other reporting deadlines (EXCO, Board, Board Committees).
\n\tMeasuring the Board secretariats business unit performance to ensure optimal and effective utilisation of resources.<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n
brandsouthafrica.com<\/p>\n
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