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Legal Compliance Manager
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Temp Legal & Compliance Practitioner
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Reference: SSC -AK-1
A well-established public entity is seeking to appoint a Temp Legal & Compliance Practitioner.
Qualifications and Experience:
- LLB degree.
- Minimum 5 years post-admission experience.
- Admission as an attorney or advocate of the High Court (admitted legal practitioner).
- Experience in drafting and vetting a variety of complex agreements.
- Advanced knowledge of SCM legislation, policies, and processes applicable in the public sector or entity.
- Positive attitude.
- Innovative thinking skills.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Knowledge of legal platforms.
- Compliance Management will be an added advantage.
Please note that if you have not received a response within 14 days of submitting your application, your application was unsuccessful.
#J-18808-LjbffrTemp legal & compliance practitioner
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LEGAL & COMPLIANCE EXECUTIVE/LEGAL ADVISOR
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- Completed LLB (prerequisite)
- Minimum 3-4 years Post-Admission experience as an Attorney or Legal Advisor (not a firm prerequisite but desirable)
- Experience within compliance, RCMP updating, FAIS, and dealing with external compliance officers. Primarily in the Insurance and forex space.
- Experience with Commercial, Finance & Banking law preferred (Securities, litigation, commercial contracts, etc) would be disreable.
- Duties will include:
- Maintaining and implementing compliance standards and staff training.
- Drafting a variety of agreements. Mainly loans and related securities;
- Managing litigation and debtor recovery (rare);
- Mergers and acquisitions of companies;
- General legal compliance;
- Company secretarial duties;
- Reporting directly to various shareholders and business units
Consultant: Mellissa Rambally - Dante Personnel Johannesburg
Compliance Legal Advisor
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- LLB Degree, additional qualifications in Compliance will be advantageous
- Completed Articles
- 35 years experience in a similar legal and/or compliance role
- Fluent in Afrikaans and English, both spoken and written
- Ability to formulate well-reasoned legal opinions and documents
- Strong background in corporate law, contract law, and regulatory compliance
Consultant: Mine van Wyk - Dante Personnel Mpumalanga
Compliance Legal Advisor
Posted 5 days ago
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Location: Bloemfontein
Requirements:
- LLB Degree
- Admission as an attorney is required
- Advantageous Post-Grad diploma or LLM in a related field
- 3+ yrs post-qualification experience
- Experience in commercial law, contract law, labour law, compliance, and regulatory matters.
- Familiarity with South African legal frameworks and relevant legislation (e.g., Companies Act, Labour Relations Act, POPIA, PAIA, B-BBEE Act, etc.).
- Computer literacy
Legal Functions
- A primary focus on ensuring that the Group of Companies' operations, both in South Africa and internationally, comply with legal and regulatory requirements while mitigating risks and promoting ethical business practices. This involves exercising independent discretion and sound judgment in applying legislation.
- Vetting, drafting, and negotiating legal agreements and corporate law matters across multiple disciplines, while providing expert advice and ensuring the thorough implementation of the Group of Companies terms and conditions in all relevant details.
- Preparing and formulating legal opinions, memoranda, briefing documents, and formalities regarding resolving disputes, counselling promptly, obtaining relevant approval and managing instructions to external attorneys and/or authorities.
- Drafting, reviewing, and updating agreements, internal policies and procedures to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements while advising management on changes in financial regulations and their impact on business operations.
- Proactively preventing legal and regulatory violations that could result in fines, reputational damage, or sanctions. Ensure the implementation of internal controls to prevent regulatory breaches and legal issues.
- Conducting compliance risk assessments to identify potential regulatory risks and recommending effective mitigation strategies.
- Developing and delivering training programs to educate employees on compliance policies, regulatory changes, and ethical standards, fostering a strong culture of compliance. Collaborating with legal, risk and other colleagues to ensure seamless compliance operations.
- Proactively conduct independent analysis and research on legal matters and regulatory compliance legislation within your primary focus area, providing informed advice on the optimal legal position for various resolutions.
- Maintaining professional conduct by ensuring legal compliance in business and international trade matters while implementing effective risk management and mitigation measures.
- Ensure absolute confidentiality in handling the Group of Companies' information acquired through transactions, agreements, legal documentation and inquiries.
- Leverage all available resources to their fullest capacity and potential.
- Implement systems and procedures to effectively record and manage all critical aspects within a multidisciplinary practice, ensuring adherence to tight deadlines in your primary focus area.
- Participate in litigation meetings as scheduled by the director or senior management, at times and venues determined periodically.
- Conduct credit searches for risk assessments, ensuring adherence to regulations and policies, and assisting with the vetting of deal terms and conditions.
- Proactive risk management and debt recovery on assigned Group Company exposure.
- Reporting daily to relevant role players concerning any aspect that may have a bearing on the projected settlement concerning regulatory compliance and/or disputes.
- Drafting of weekly/monthly litigation, collection, risk and compliance reports in the prescribed Group of Companies format.
- Submitting detailed planning reports concerning all legal difficulties and schedules for the subsequent week and/or month.
- Rendering professional support as a legal representative and liaising with the Board of Directors, senior management and colleagues regarding various subjects to ensure the ability to address any troubleshooting issues that may arise proactively.
- Liaising with the Board of Directors and senior management to regulate the external recovery of outstanding payments from debtors, damages, and legal costs, you are specifically required to take ownership and accountability for the proper execution of any ad-hoc projects.
- Ensuring strict adherence to the Group of Companies protocol on policies, procedures and applicable legal governing business operations directed in South Africa and internationally.
- Record keeping of Credit Committee meetings by documenting key discussions and action points, transcribing and typing up minutes, preparing minutes for approval and maintaining a filing system
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A prestigious global alternative investment manager is seeking an experienced Compliance Manager for their Compliance Operations function in Cape Town.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a world-class organisation and global Finance team with a strong presence in private equity, with a network that spans 30 offices worldwide.
The role offers the chance to shape and enhance a unified, scalable platform designed to meet complex global compliance requirements. You will be part of a collaborative and inclusive team, working closely with colleagues across multiple regions and disciplines. With a focus on innovation and automation, this position provides the perfect environment for you to leverage your regulatory expertise while contributing to the integrity and professionalism of the compliance function.
Flexible working opportunities, exposure to international best practices , and ongoing training make this an ideal role for those looking to advance their career in compliance within the financial services sector.
Non-negotiable aspects | NB
- Strong leadership skills
- Change management experience
- An appetite for technology
- BCom / BBusSci / LLB degree – Minimum requirement
- Additional Professional qualification in Compliance, Accounting, Law, or Risk Management (Preferred)
- 8 years'+ relevant experience
- Proven experience leading regulatory compliance teams within financial organisations such as asset management firms, banks or insurance companies.
- Showcase prior leadership roles in similar positions within asset management or private markets environments.
- Possess hands-on experience centralising or integrating multiple compliance systems across large organisations.
- Display deep understanding of global regulations affecting asset managers including practical application within multi-jurisdictional contexts.
- Exhibit proficiency using systems such as StarCompliance, Appian workflow tools, as well as KYC screening tools like Dow Jones or ComplyAdvantage.
- A generalist in compliance, and not a specialist: A broad range of experience, not limited to one specialisation.
Key duties for the Compliance Manager
- The team is expanding, and this new role will focus on compliance operations, specifically regulated reporting, KYC, and the code of ethics.
- Assist in building out the team and will have a focus on the code of ethics
- Looking at global processes and identifying a better way to do things i.e. identify technologies / innovation to make things more efficient.
- Take ownership of key policies related to information barriers, ethical barriers, and market conduct, ensuring these are effective, up-to-date, and aligned with global standards.
- Conduct thorough reviews of wall crossing requests, maintaining comprehensive records to ensure transparency and regulatory adherence.
- Lead onboarding processes for trading counterparties and platforms, ensuring all due diligence requirements are met efficiently.
- Develop and implement robust policies for information barriers, ethical considerations, wall crosses, fund allocations, and cross-platform activities as new business initiatives arise.
- Support global compliance teams by reviewing and processing expert networks, maintaining approved lists, evaluating call requests from deal teams, participating in calls when necessary, and escalating issues appropriately.
- Oversee the onboarding of senior advisers and consultants who may have access to material non-public information (MNPI), ensuring all protocols are strictly followed.
- Assist in designing and delivering relevant training programmes and guidance materials for employees and senior management on compliance matters.
- Review and process potential employee conflicts of interest in line with established policies covering personal
Legal and Compliance Manager
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The Garrun Group is one of the largest, independent short-term insurance brokers in South Africa. Our purpose is to create care, comfort and clarity in an often complex and uncertain world. We fulfil this purpose by providing simplified yet comprehensive insurance solutions to business owners and individuals, allowing them to continue to operate, while we serve and protect their livelihoods. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a dynamic and motivated Legal and Compliance Manager to join our team.
Day in the Life
This is a full-time on-site role for a Legal and Compliance Manager to support the Head of Legal and Compliance in maintaining Garrun Group’s legal and compliance ecosystem. This role includes drafting commercial agreements, implementing and monitoring compliance processes and supporting the Head of Legal and Compliance in managing legal, regulatory and risk-related matters across the business. The role includes supervision of the Junior Compliance Assistant, liaison with the external compliance officer and maintenance of day-to-day legal and compliance operations.
Requirements
- Minimum 1-year post-admission experience in insurance
- Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, including the FAIS Act, General Code of Conduct, Short-Term Insurance Act, PPRs, and emerging frameworks such as the COFI Bill
- Demonstrated ability to draft and review legal agreements, aligning legal terms with commercial objectives
- Critical thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and assess risk
- Highly organised and detail-oriented, with strong task and time management abilities
- Confident written and verbal communicator, able to engage clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders
- Able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Demonstrates leadership potential, with the ability to take initiative, guide others and contribute to the growth and direction of the team
Qualifications
- Admitted Attorney in South Africa
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to work with a dynamic and professional team.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- Company culture characterized by care and growth
- Supportive environment that is values-driven
- Discretionary leave (up to 5 additional days) so that you can take the time to reset
- Market-related salary with benefits
If you are interested in this role, please apply via LinkedIn and include your CV in the application.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and an interview will be arranged. If you do not receive any feedback within 10 working days, please deem your application to be unsuccessful.
Seniority level- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Legal
- Industries Insurance and Financial Services
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