PRIMARY PURPOSE<\/p>\n
\tResponsible for the company secretarial function and responsibilities may include other administrative requirements of the organisation.
\n\tResponsible for ensuring that all statutory requirements and particularly those specified by the Company’s Act are complied with.
\n\tThe Executive Head – Legal and Company Secretariat is a key leadership position within the bank’s legal department.
\n\tThis role is responsible for providing strategic guidance, legal advice, and overseeing the company secretarial function. The Executive Head plays a crucial role in ensuring legal compliance, managing legal risks, and safeguarding the bank’s interests.<\/p>\n
JOB DESCRIPTION<\/p>\n
Legal Counsel:<\/p>\n
\tProvide efficient effective legal support services, advice and guidance to the Board, the bank’s senior management team as well as any other business units
\n\tAnalyse and understand complex legal and regulatory risks that could affect the bank’s operations and activities.
\n\tDraft and review of contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to protect the bank’s interests.
\n\tStay updated with new laws, regulations, and industry developments, and advise the bank on potential impacts.
\n\tDevelopment of legal strategy and policies.
\n\tManagement and coordination of the IP Portfolio.
\n\tManage legal disputes, litigation, and regulatory investigations in coordination with external legal counsel.
\n\tEnsure adherence to corporate governance principles and legal compliance across the organisation.<\/p>\n
Company Secretarial Function:<\/p>\n
\tOversee the company secretarial function, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and corporate governance standards.
\n\tPrepare and manage board and committee meetings, including agenda setting, minutes, and resolutions.
\n\tMaintain accurate records, registers, and filings as required by law and regulatory authorities.
\n\tAdvise the board of directors and senior management on corporate governance matters and best practices.
\n\tCoordinate the appointment, induction, and training of board members and ensure effective communication between the board and management.<\/p>\n
Regulatory Compliance:<\/p>\n
\tMonitor and interpret banking and financial regulations to ensure compliance.
\n\tDevelop and implement policies, procedures, and internal controls to mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
\n\tCollaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure proper implementation and adherence to compliance standards.
\n\tLiaise with regulatory authorities and respond to inquiries, examinations, and audits.<\/p>\n
Team Leadership and Development:<\/p>\n
\tLead and manage a team, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
\n\tFoster a culture of excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
\n\tRecruit and retain talented professionals to support the bank’s operations.<\/p>\n
QUALIFICATIONS<\/p>\n
\tPost graduate Diploma and Professional in Management Sciences\/ Generic Management
\n\tRegistration \/ NQF level 8
\n\tEXPERIENCE:\u00a012 YEARS<\/p>\n
PROFESSIONAL BODY<\/p>\n
\tLSSA – Law Society of South Africa<\/p>\n
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION<\/p>\n
\tAttorney<\/p>\n
COMPETENCIES<\/p>\n
Behavioural Competency<\/p>\n
\tConsistently achieve results, even under difficult circumstances, taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm and holds self and others accountable to meet commitments
\n\tFavours data and imperial evidence over opinion and\/or intuition, making connections between data and business results. Making data-led decisions, commercialising data.
\n\tStep up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said. Consistently act in accordance with moral, ethical, professional standards and is authentic in one’s interaction with others.
\n\tMeeting and exceeding customer needs while cultivating relationships that secure commitment and trust, ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities.<\/p>\n
Leadership Competency<\/p>\n
\tProvide excellent leadership and\/or management to help others explore and perform at their best. Motivate, develop and inspire self and others to be creative and achieve high performance whilst still having have fun.
\n\tRecognising and responding positively to the need for change, identifying opportunities for change and moving quickly and efficiently in response to nonstop change<\/p>\n
Technical Competency<\/p>\n
\tProviding guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
\n\tProvides information people need to know to do their jobs.
\n\tProvides individuals information so they can make accurate decisions. Is timely with information.
\n\tClearly conveys and receives information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the listener, helps them understand and retain the message, and invites response and feedback. Keeps others informed as appropriate. Demonstrates good written, oral, and listening skills.
\n\tRelating to or using analysis or logical reasoning.
\n\tSystematically exploring and reviewing information in order to discover meaningful patterns that assist to complete a task or make a decision.<\/p>\n
Discipline<\/p>\n
\tSupport Services. Risk and Compliance. Support Services.<\/p>\n
Area of Experience<\/p>\n
\tCompany Secretarial Leadership Essential. Legal Leadership Essential. Executive Experience Essential.<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( ) or<\/p>\n
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