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General Counsel

Johannesburg, Gauteng L'Oréal

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Job title : General Counsel

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : August 22, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Role Purpose

  • To act as a strategic legal business partner to the Sub-Saharan Africa operations, providing expert legal advice, ensuring compliance, and safeguarding L’Oréal’s interests in all areas of law relevant to his / her field of expertise (corporate law, competition law, M&A, finance and banking law, IT and digital law, trademark, Image & Communications, consumer protection etc.) while enabling sustainable business growth. As a member of both the local RSA and SSA Zone Management Committees, the role will influence critical business decisions, balancing commercial priorities with regulatory, ethical, and reputational considerations.
  • Additionally, the SSA General Counsel will be part of L'Oréal's Global International Legal Management Committee, partnering directly with executive-level leadership in the head office and globally.
  • KEY JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

    Strategic Legal Leadership

  • Serves as the primary legal advisor to the Zone President, Country Manager, Regional Management Committee, and functional heads.
  • Provides proactive, business-oriented legal advice across all areas of the business (marketing, sales, supply chain, manufacturing, distribution, digital, e-commerce, purchasing, R&I, sustainability, finance, public affairs, corporate communications).
  • Closely collaborates with HR, Ethics, Internal Control and Scientific Regulatory.
  • Actively participates in executive leadership discussions, challenging and guiding decision-making to ensure legal and ethical soundness.
  • Governance and Compliance

  • Leads local implementation of L’Oréal Group’s Data Privacy, anti-bribery and corruption standards, competition law compliance, and other global policies.
  • Ensures L’Oréal's legal compliance and certainty in regard to its activities, in connection with the developments of the standards in force (legislative, regulatory, jurisprudential, internal, etc.).
  • Designs policies and legal practices relevant to his / her field of expertise, passes them on, and trains people concerned, whether legal or not.
  • Oversee and strengthen internal controls, contracts, and regulatory compliance in alignment with both local laws and Group standards.
  • Ensure timely remediation of any compliance gaps.
  • Through the Company secretary who reports to the General Counsel manages statutory compliance with the Companies Act, 71 of 2008
  • Is a member of the following committees : Employment Equity, B-BBEE, Public Affairs, Contributor to Social and Ethics, Corruption Committee
  • An employer appointed trustee to the L’Oréal Provident Fund board of Trustees
  • Contract Management & Commercial Support

  • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts (distribution agreements, supplier contracts, marketing partnerships, e-commerce arrangements, manufacturing).
  • Anticipate and mitigate legal risks in business transactions, campaigns, promotional competitions and launches.
  • Train commercial and marketing teams on legal considerations for product claims, influencer marketing, and digital campaigns.
  • Dispute Resolution & Risk Management

  • Manage disputes, litigation, and regulatory investigations in collaboration with external counsel.
  • Implement strategies to prevent and resolve conflicts efficiently, minimising risk to brand and business.
  • External & Internal Stakeholder Engagement

  • Build strong working relationships with regulators, industry bodies, and external counsel, where relevant
  • Work closely with Paris / HQ legal teams, ensuring local legal priorities are aligned with Group strategy and policies.
  • Act as a bridge between headquarters and local operations, ensuring two-way communication and alignment.
  • Acts as mentor and coach to the legal team
  • PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

    ACTS AS A PROACTIVE BUSINESS PARTNER

  • Understands the organisation’s strategic objectives and enables legal team to meaningfully contribute towards its execution
  • Knows brands, products, markets and related issues
  • Understands his / her clients’ organizations, roles and processes to act with more efficiency
  • Develops proximity with his / her clients to facilitate awareness and appropriate reflexes on legal issues
  • Keeps continuously informed of relevant legal evolutions and internal norms to provide his / her clients with relevant advise
  • Ensures the right implementation of Law and regulations to secure the business
  • Takes part in the development of internal control initiatives, ensuring compliance of operations, making actors aware of points of vigilance
  • DECODES AND INFLUENCES

  • Listens actively and decodes facts / situations to qualify the right diagnosis
  • Imagines alternative options / solutions to match business needs
  • Clarifies and simplifies concepts to match the point and advise efficiently to facilitate action and decision making
  • PUTS LEGAL EXPERTISE TO THE SERVICE OF BUSINESS PERFORMANCE

  • Ensures the legal team are resourced in a manner to enable business objectives
  • Takes initiatives to share his / her knowledge with the team / clients
  • Treats information as an asset to ensure the creation, conservation and transmission of the L’Oréal « know how » on legal matters
  • QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Postgraduate LLB
  • Admission as an attorney
  • 10 years PQE
  • Min 5 years corporate Inhouse advisor
  • Min 5 years leadership / team management
  • FMCG experience an advantage but not essential
  • Deadline : 21st August,2025

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    General Counsel

    Sandton, Gauteng Nefcorp

    Posted 13 days ago

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    Job Description

    To determine the strategy for the Legal Department and the Human Capital Department. Provide input into the strategic direction of the NEF and its Subsidiaries as well as provide leadership in the development for the continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic objectives. The General Counsel plays a significant role in developing relationships with key external third parties and assisting with raising third party funds for the organisation. Work with departmental leadership and key stakeholders across the business in overseeing and ensuring legal compliance across the business, maintaining the business’s integrity both internally and externally (reputational risk).

    Legal Department
    • Oversee the provision of high quality legal counsel to fund management division and to other support departments.
    • Ensure turnaround times from approval to disbursement are met.
    • Manage clients in litigation and maximise collections from litigation and collection processes.
    • Manage the legal budget and maximise impact from expenditure.
    Operational Support
    • Fulfil the role of Chairperson on internal committees as decided in terms of the Delegation of Authority Matrix.
    • Ensure that legal support is provided to the portfolio departments.
    • Act as an expert in providing guidance and support with restructures and turnarounds.
    • Be well acquainted with various laws including BBBEE laws, FAIS, FICA, and the PFMA.
    • Assist in management and monitoring of distressed clients working with relevant divisions.
    • Develop portfolio reporting framework for litigation matters and report to the relevant forums.
    • Oversee legal compliance matters and provide guidance to the legal compliance team.
    • Assist the Marketing and Communications department with approval of assigned matters.
    • Stay abreast of relevant legal developments and ensure that all relevant developments affecting the NEF are brought to the attention of the Executive Committee and other relevant structures.
    Human Capital Department
    • Oversee the management of the Human Capital Department.
    • Develop/update the Human Capital Strategy.
    • Ensure that the Human Capital strategy is aligned to the organisation’s strategy.
    • Ensure that the Human Capital department provides an enabling environment for employees.
    • Champion the employee needs at a strategic level.
    • Ensure that the organisation is optimally resourced subject to available resources.
    • Oversee the activities of the Human Capital and Remuneration Committee.
    • Ensure there are up to date processes to manage performance and disciplinary matters.
    Executive Role
    • The General Counsel is a member of the Executive Committee and must participate competently in all activities involving the Executive.
    • Invitee to Board meetings and board subcommittee meetings.
    • Establish a working relationship with the DTIC CFO and GCFO as well as other key DFI stakeholders.
    • Perform tasks as assigned by the CEO.
    People Management
    • Ensure performance contracts of all divisional staff are completed by deadline.
    • Conduct performance reviews of all staff based on timelines.
    • Provide leadership to the division.
    • Ensure optimal and strategic resourcing including proper succession planning.
    Ad Hoc
    • Deal with complaints and parliamentary queries/assist in responding to queries.
    • Resolve all audit findings for units timeously.
    Qualification Requirements
    • Master’s degree an advantage.
    • Admitted attorney.
    Experience / Skills Required
    • Minimum 10 years relevant experience.
    • Experience in successfully handling commercial law matters, litigation matters, human resources matters, compliance and regulatory matters.
    • High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
    • Ability to strategize and solve problems.
    • Strong leadership and organizational skills.
    • Proven and successful experience creating departmental priorities that align strategic direction of the legal department and the overall business objectives.
    • Successful experience leading negotiations on complex, high-value contracts, and agreements.
    Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes
    • Ability to manage stakeholders.
    • Able to work under pressure.
    • Understanding of and ability to follow procedures.
    • Able to challenge matters if there are concerns with regulatory or policy issues.
    • Able to interrogate information and raise/escalate for further attention where necessary.
    • Excellence/Quality Orientation.
    • Ethical Judgement.
    • Resilience and Stress Management.
    • Drive and Results Orientation.
    • Time and Self-Management.
    • Self-starter and independent worker.
    • Visibility in office environment.
    • Agility and able to assume additional responsibilities.
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    General Counsel

    Sandton, Gauteng Nefcorp

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    Job Description

    To determine the strategy for the Legal Department and the Human Capital Department. Provide input into the strategic direction of the NEF and its Subsidiaries as well as provide leadership in the development for the continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic objectives. The General Counsel plays a significant role in developing relationships with key external third parties and assisting with raising third party funds for the organisation. Work with departmental leadership and key stakeholders across the business in overseeing and ensuring legal compliance across the business, maintaining the business’s integrity both internally and externally (reputational risk).

    Legal Department
    • Oversee the provision of high quality legal counsel to fund management division and to other support departments.
    • Ensure turnaround times from approval to disbursement are met.
    • Manage clients in litigation and maximise collections from litigation and collection processes.
    • Manage the legal budget and maximise impact from expenditure.
    Operational Support
    • Fulfil the role of Chairperson on internal committees as decided in terms of the Delegation of Authority Matrix.
    • Ensure that legal support is provided to the portfolio departments.
    • Act as an expert in providing guidance and support with restructures and turnarounds.
    • Be well acquainted with various laws including BBBEE laws, FAIS, FICA, and the PFMA.
    • Assist in management and monitoring of distressed clients working with relevant divisions.
    • Develop portfolio reporting framework for litigation matters and report to the relevant forums.
    • Oversee legal compliance matters and provide guidance to the legal compliance team.
    • Assist the Marketing and Communications department with approval of assigned matters.
    • Stay abreast of relevant legal developments and ensure that all relevant developments affecting the NEF are brought to the attention of the Executive Committee and other relevant structures.
    Human Capital Department
    • Oversee the management of the Human Capital Department.
    • Develop/update the Human Capital Strategy.
    • Ensure that the Human Capital strategy is aligned to the organisation’s strategy.
    • Ensure that the Human Capital department provides an enabling environment for employees.
    • Champion the employee needs at a strategic level.
    • Ensure that the organisation is optimally resourced subject to available resources.
    • Oversee the activities of the Human Capital and Remuneration Committee.
    • Ensure there are up to date processes to manage performance and disciplinary matters.
    Executive Role
    • The General Counsel is a member of the Executive Committee and must participate competently in all activities involving the Executive.
    • Invitee to Board meetings and board subcommittee meetings.
    • Establish a working relationship with the DTIC CFO and GCFO as well as other key DFI stakeholders.
    • Perform tasks as assigned by the CEO.
    People Management
    • Ensure performance contracts of all divisional staff are completed by deadline.
    • Conduct performance reviews of all staff based on timelines.
    • Provide leadership to the division.
    • Ensure optimal and strategic resourcing including proper succession planning.
    Ad Hoc
    • Deal with complaints and parliamentary queries/assist in responding to queries.
    • Resolve all audit findings for units timeously.
    Qualification Requirements
    • Master’s degree an advantage.
    • Admitted attorney.
    Experience / Skills Required
    • Minimum 10 years relevant experience.
    • Experience in successfully handling commercial law matters, litigation matters, human resources matters, compliance and regulatory matters.
    • High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
    • Ability to strategize and solve problems.
    • Strong leadership and organizational skills.
    • Proven and successful experience creating departmental priorities that align strategic direction of the legal department and the overall business objectives.
    • Successful experience leading negotiations on complex, high-value contracts, and agreements.
    Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes
    • Ability to manage stakeholders.
    • Able to work under pressure.
    • Understanding of and ability to follow procedures.
    • Able to challenge matters if there are concerns with regulatory or policy issues.
    • Able to interrogate information and raise/escalate for further attention where necessary.
    • Excellence/Quality Orientation.
    • Ethical Judgement.
    • Resilience and Stress Management.
    • Drive and Results Orientation.
    • Time and Self-Management.
    • Self-starter and independent worker.
    • Visibility in office environment.
    • Agility and able to assume additional responsibilities.
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    General counsel

    New
    Sandton, Gauteng Nefcorp

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    permanent
    To determine the strategy for the Legal Department and the Human Capital Department. Provide input into the strategic direction of the NEF and its Subsidiaries as well as provide leadership in the development for the continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic objectives. The General Counsel plays a significant role in developing relationships with key external third parties and assisting with raising third party funds for the organisation. Work with departmental leadership and key stakeholders across the business in overseeing and ensuring legal compliance across the business, maintaining the business’s integrity both internally and externally (reputational risk). Legal Department Oversee the provision of high quality legal counsel to fund management division and to other support departments. Ensure turnaround times from approval to disbursement are met. Manage clients in litigation and maximise collections from litigation and collection processes. Manage the legal budget and maximise impact from expenditure. Operational Support Fulfil the role of Chairperson on internal committees as decided in terms of the Delegation of Authority Matrix. Ensure that legal support is provided to the portfolio departments. Act as an expert in providing guidance and support with restructures and turnarounds. Be well acquainted with various laws including BBBEE laws, FAIS, FICA, and the PFMA. Assist in management and monitoring of distressed clients working with relevant divisions. Develop portfolio reporting framework for litigation matters and report to the relevant forums. Oversee legal compliance matters and provide guidance to the legal compliance team. Assist the Marketing and Communications department with approval of assigned matters. Stay abreast of relevant legal developments and ensure that all relevant developments affecting the NEF are brought to the attention of the Executive Committee and other relevant structures. Human Capital Department Oversee the management of the Human Capital Department. Develop/update the Human Capital Strategy. Ensure that the Human Capital strategy is aligned to the organisation’s strategy. Ensure that the Human Capital department provides an enabling environment for employees. Champion the employee needs at a strategic level. Ensure that the organisation is optimally resourced subject to available resources. Oversee the activities of the Human Capital and Remuneration Committee. Ensure there are up to date processes to manage performance and disciplinary matters. Executive Role The General Counsel is a member of the Executive Committee and must participate competently in all activities involving the Executive. Invitee to Board meetings and board subcommittee meetings. Establish a working relationship with the DTIC CFO and GCFO as well as other key DFI stakeholders. Perform tasks as assigned by the CEO. People Management Ensure performance contracts of all divisional staff are completed by deadline. Conduct performance reviews of all staff based on timelines. Provide leadership to the division. Ensure optimal and strategic resourcing including proper succession planning. Ad Hoc Deal with complaints and parliamentary queries/assist in responding to queries. Resolve all audit findings for units timeously. Qualification Requirements Master’s degree an advantage. Admitted attorney. Experience / Skills Required Minimum 10 years relevant experience. Experience in successfully handling commercial law matters, litigation matters, human resources matters, compliance and regulatory matters. High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation. Ability to strategize and solve problems. Strong leadership and organizational skills. Proven and successful experience creating departmental priorities that align strategic direction of the legal department and the overall business objectives. Successful experience leading negotiations on complex, high-value contracts, and agreements. Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes Ability to manage stakeholders. Able to work under pressure. Understanding of and ability to follow procedures. Able to challenge matters if there are concerns with regulatory or policy issues. Able to interrogate information and raise/escalate for further attention where necessary. Excellence/Quality Orientation. Ethical Judgement. Resilience and Stress Management. Drive and Results Orientation. Time and Self-Management. Self-starter and independent worker. Visibility in office environment. Agility and able to assume additional responsibilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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    General counsel

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    Sandton, Gauteng Nefcorp

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    permanent
    To determine the strategy for the Legal Department and the Human Capital Department. Provide input into the strategic direction of the NEF and its Subsidiaries as well as provide leadership in the development for the continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic objectives. The General Counsel plays a significant role in developing relationships with key external third parties and assisting with raising third party funds for the organisation. Work with departmental leadership and key stakeholders across the business in overseeing and ensuring legal compliance across the business, maintaining the business’s integrity both internally and externally (reputational risk). Legal Department Oversee the provision of high quality legal counsel to fund management division and to other support departments. Ensure turnaround times from approval to disbursement are met. Manage clients in litigation and maximise collections from litigation and collection processes. Manage the legal budget and maximise impact from expenditure. Operational Support Fulfil the role of Chairperson on internal committees as decided in terms of the Delegation of Authority Matrix. Ensure that legal support is provided to the portfolio departments. Act as an expert in providing guidance and support with restructures and turnarounds. Be well acquainted with various laws including BBBEE laws, FAIS, FICA, and the PFMA. Assist in management and monitoring of distressed clients working with relevant divisions. Develop portfolio reporting framework for litigation matters and report to the relevant forums. Oversee legal compliance matters and provide guidance to the legal compliance team. Assist the Marketing and Communications department with approval of assigned matters. Stay abreast of relevant legal developments and ensure that all relevant developments affecting the NEF are brought to the attention of the Executive Committee and other relevant structures. Human Capital Department Oversee the management of the Human Capital Department. Develop/update the Human Capital Strategy. Ensure that the Human Capital strategy is aligned to the organisation’s strategy. Ensure that the Human Capital department provides an enabling environment for employees. Champion the employee needs at a strategic level. Ensure that the organisation is optimally resourced subject to available resources. Oversee the activities of the Human Capital and Remuneration Committee. Ensure there are up to date processes to manage performance and disciplinary matters. Executive Role The General Counsel is a member of the Executive Committee and must participate competently in all activities involving the Executive. Invitee to Board meetings and board subcommittee meetings. Establish a working relationship with the DTIC CFO and GCFO as well as other key DFI stakeholders. Perform tasks as assigned by the CEO. People Management Ensure performance contracts of all divisional staff are completed by deadline. Conduct performance reviews of all staff based on timelines. Provide leadership to the division. Ensure optimal and strategic resourcing including proper succession planning. Ad Hoc Deal with complaints and parliamentary queries/assist in responding to queries. Resolve all audit findings for units timeously. Qualification Requirements Master’s degree an advantage. Admitted attorney. Experience / Skills Required Minimum 10 years relevant experience. Experience in successfully handling commercial law matters, litigation matters, human resources matters, compliance and regulatory matters. High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation. Ability to strategize and solve problems. Strong leadership and organizational skills. Proven and successful experience creating departmental priorities that align strategic direction of the legal department and the overall business objectives. Successful experience leading negotiations on complex, high-value contracts, and agreements. Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes Ability to manage stakeholders. Able to work under pressure. Understanding of and ability to follow procedures. Able to challenge matters if there are concerns with regulatory or policy issues. Able to interrogate information and raise/escalate for further attention where necessary. Excellence/Quality Orientation. Ethical Judgement. Resilience and Stress Management. Drive and Results Orientation. Time and Self-Management. Self-starter and independent worker. Visibility in office environment. Agility and able to assume additional responsibilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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    Deputy/Assistant General Counsel

    Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape Snap Finance

    Posted 13 days ago

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    Company Overview:

    At Snap Finance, we believe everyone deserves access to the things they need, regardless of credit history. Since 2012, we've used data, machine learning, and a more human approach to create flexible financing solutions that help people move forward. We're proud of our inclusive, supportive culture, built on empowering our customers, partners, and team members alike. When our people thrive, so does our innovation.

    If you're looking to make an impact and grow with a team that values you, come join us!

    Job Description

    Position Overview:

    We’re seeking an experienced and business-minded lawyer to join our legal team. This individual will be instrumental in driving legal strategy across the organization while serving as a trusted partner to senior leadership and business unit leaders. The ideal candidate is a strong generalist who brings subject matter expertise in one or more areas of consumer finance, legal acumen, exceptional writing and analytical skills, and the confidence to lead cross-functional teams through complex legal and business decisions.

    How you’ll make an impact:

    • Legal Strategy & Business Partnership:
      • Support the Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel in providing strategic legal guidance across the organization. Offer practical legal solutions that align with the company’s goals in a fast-paced, consumer financial environment.

    • HR & Employment Law Support:
      • Advise on employment-related matters including performance management, workplace investigations, terminations, internal policy development, and compliance with federal and state labor laws. Act as a legal partner to the HR team in day-to-day and strategic matters.

    • Vendor & Contract Management:
      • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts with a focus on vendor agreements, technology contracts, and service arrangements. Assist with the development of templates, negotiation standards, and best practices for contract efficiency and risk mitigation.

    • Consumer Privacy
      • Knowledge of domestic (federal and state) and international consumer privacy protections including, but not limited to, GLBA and GDPR.
      • Ensuring the company’s compliance with various privacy laws and regulations, such as GLBA, GDPR, CCPA, and others relevant to the company's operations.
      • Providing legal guidance on privacy-related matters to various functional teams within the company, including product development, marketing, and information security.
      • Providing legal support to cross-functional teams that identify, assess, and mitigate privacy risks associated with the company's products, services, and data processing activities.

    • Intellectual Property
      • Inventory, manage, register and monitor the company’s intellectual property including federal and state protected trademarks and service marks.

    • Cross-Functional Legal Support:
      • Collaborate with teams across the business—including Operations, Finance, Product, and Compliance—to identify and address legal risks, support transactions, and ensure adherence to applicable laws and company policies.

    • Regulatory Experience:
      • Support project-based legal work, regulatory interpretations, or external communications. Help the company stay current with evolving laws and industry regulations. Regularly review and update policies and procedures designed to keep the company and its operations in compliance with federal and state consumer financial protection laws and regulations.
    What you’ll need to succeed:

    • Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
    • Minimum of 8 years of experience post-law school, with preference given to those how have 2–3 years of in-house legal counsel experience or the equivalent (seconded lawyer, for example).
    • Experience in consumer financial services or similar regulated industry (non-banking).
    • Demonstrated experience working across HR/legal domains and supporting the HR function.
    • Strong understanding of vendor management and contract negotiation best practices.
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to present to senior leaders and board members.
    • Knowledge of HTML and IronClad, a plus.
    • Able to work independently and lead cross-functional legal projects.

    Why Join Us:

    • Generous paid time off
    • Competitive medical, dental & vision coverage
    • 401K with company match for US
    • Company-paid life insurance
    • Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
    • Access to mental health and wellness resources
    • Company-paid volunteer time to do good in your community
    • Legal coverage and other supplemental options
    • A value-based culture where growth opportunities are endless

    More:

    Snap values diversity and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Learn more by visiting our website at Residents, please review our California Consumer Privacy Act Notice at #J-18808-Ljbffr
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    Deputy/assistant general counsel

    Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape Snap Finance

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    Company Overview:At Snap Finance, we believe everyone deserves access to the things they need, regardless of credit history. Since 2012, we've used data, machine learning, and a more human approach to create flexible financing solutions that help people move forward. We're proud of our inclusive, supportive culture, built on empowering our customers, partners, and team members alike. When our people thrive, so does our innovation.If you're looking to make an impact and grow with a team that values you, come join us!Job DescriptionPosition Overview:We’re seeking an experienced and business-minded lawyer to join our legal team. This individual will be instrumental in driving legal strategy across the organization while serving as a trusted partner to senior leadership and business unit leaders. The ideal candidate is a strong generalist who brings subject matter expertise in one or more areas of consumer finance, legal acumen, exceptional writing and analytical skills, and the confidence to lead cross-functional teams through complex legal and business decisions.How you’ll make an impact:Legal Strategy & Business Partnership: Support the Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel in providing strategic legal guidance across the organization. Offer practical legal solutions that align with the company’s goals in a fast-paced, consumer financial environment. HR & Employment Law Support: Advise on employment-related matters including performance management, workplace investigations, terminations, internal policy development, and compliance with federal and state labor laws. Act as a legal partner to the HR team in day-to-day and strategic matters. Vendor & Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts with a focus on vendor agreements, technology contracts, and service arrangements. Assist with the development of templates, negotiation standards, and best practices for contract efficiency and risk mitigation. Consumer Privacy Knowledge of domestic (federal and state) and international consumer privacy protections including, but not limited to, GLBA and GDPR. Ensuring the company’s compliance with various privacy laws and regulations, such as GLBA, GDPR, CCPA, and others relevant to the company's operations. Providing legal guidance on privacy-related matters to various functional teams within the company, including product development, marketing, and information security. Providing legal support to cross-functional teams that identify, assess, and mitigate privacy risks associated with the company's products, services, and data processing activities. Intellectual Property Inventory, manage, register and monitor the company’s intellectual property including federal and state protected trademarks and service marks. Cross-Functional Legal Support: Collaborate with teams across the business—including Operations, Finance, Product, and Compliance—to identify and address legal risks, support transactions, and ensure adherence to applicable laws and company policies. Regulatory Experience: Support project-based legal work, regulatory interpretations, or external communications. Help the company stay current with evolving laws and industry regulations. Regularly review and update policies and procedures designed to keep the company and its operations in compliance with federal and state consumer financial protection laws and regulations. What you’ll need to succeed:Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school. Minimum of 8 years of experience post-law school, with preference given to those how have 2–3 years of in-house legal counsel experience or the equivalent (seconded lawyer, for example). Experience in consumer financial services or similar regulated industry (non-banking). Demonstrated experience working across HR/legal domains and supporting the HR function. Strong understanding of vendor management and contract negotiation best practices. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to present to senior leaders and board members. Knowledge of HTML and Iron Clad, a plus. Able to work independently and lead cross-functional legal projects. Why Join Us:Generous paid time off Competitive medical, dental & vision coverage 401 K with company match for US Company-paid life insurance Company-paid short-term and long-term disability Access to mental health and wellness resources Company-paid volunteer time to do good in your community Legal coverage and other supplemental options A value-based culture where growth opportunities are endless More:Snap values diversity and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Learn more by visiting our website at Residents, please review our California Consumer Privacy Act Notice at #J-18808-Ljbffr
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    Durban, KwaZulu Natal Staff Unlimited Recruitment Pty Ltd T / A MPC Recruitment Group EC

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    Job Description

    Our client in the Shipping Industry is seeking a Legal Counsel in their Supply Chain division to join their team.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including supply, distribution, logistics, services and procurement.
    • Advise on legal risks associated with the sourcing of goods and services, supplier onboarding,
    • Support procurement and supply chain teams with legal guidance on vendor relationships, contract performance, and dispute resolution.
    • Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
    • Provide legal advice during audits or investigations involving supply chain activities.
    • Assist in the development of standardized templates and best practices for supply chain contracts and processes.

    Minimum Requirements :

  • Experience with contract negotiation and data privacy regulations.
  • LLB Law
  • Completed Articles.
  • Familiarity with Logistics / Supply Chain / Shipping Line Industry will be an advantage
  • Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and professional ethics
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Should you meet the above criteria, we invite you to apply directly to the advertisement. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks of application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful

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    Legal Counsel

    Sandton, Gauteng Boardroom Appointments

    Posted 13 days ago

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    Legal Counsel

    Required Outputs : Functional

    Provide general legal support to subsidiaries and business divisions within The Company Mining , focusing on :

    Commercial law

    Litigation

    Mergers and Acquisitions

    Debt collection

    Contract law

    Corporate law

    Dispute resolution

    Supervise external service providers on a cost-benefit basis.

    Maintain relationships with external legal advisors, both locally and cross-border.

    Conduct legal research and develop frameworks; analyse local and international trends that could impact the business.

    Assess compliance with labour legislation, both locally and across borders.

    Drive business improvement initiatives related to ethics and corporate governance.

    Qualifications and Expertise Required

    LLB degree (mandatory).

    Admitted attorney of the High Court.

    5 to 8 years of post-qualification experience.

    Substantial experience in corporate commercial matters.

    Knowledge of relevant legislation, including :

    Corporate law

    Competition law

    Environmental law

    Explosives law

    Mining law

    Tax law

    Labour law

    In-depth knowledge of legal processes and procedures.

    Experience working in a contractual and procurement environment.

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    Legal Counsel

    Johannesburg, Gauteng Partnerup (Pty) Ltd

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    PURPOSE The main purpose of the Legal Counsel is to provide expert legal advice, regulatory and contractual risk management services to the Bank.

    You will engage with the following stakeholders : External Regulator Clients and their legal departments Suppliers and their legal departments Law firms Internal : CEO Executive management Senior management All other team members Your key responsibilities include : Provide simplified business-focused legal solutions to complex matters To provide excellent Legal services, including general legal advice, to the Bank Managing contracts, negotiating contract terms and conditions, supplier management, and all associated matters Provide regulatory analysis and develop positions to represent the Bank's interests in the payments industry Assist in necessary legislative research as required Provide support to the Legal Services Department on projects Draft legal opinions and memoranda Ensure that legal risks are adequately addressed and mitigated Advise business of how future legal changes will impact on the business Identify legal risks affecting the organisation on all matters relating to legal advice, legal opinions, legislation and other regulatory commentary and interpretation, standard and non-standard agreements or legal documentation, intellectual property and litigation, and ad hoc matters referred to legal QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE An admitted attorney with an LLB degree or equivalent Computer literate EXPERIENCE At least 5 – 6 years post qualification experience at a reputable law firm or as a corporate lawyer in a corporate environment in respect of contractual and commercial matters Have knowledge of Information technology and payments regulatory experience(preferable) Corporate and Commercial law Competition law(preferable) Financial Regulatory experience Contract law

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