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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
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Senior Analyst, Legal Compliance
Posted 13 days ago
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Job title : Senior Analyst, Legal Compliance
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : September 12, 2025 Quick Recommended Links
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Temp Legal & Compliance Practitioner
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Reference: SSC000564-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-LjbffrSenior Analyst, Legal Compliance
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_Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential._
**Title and Summary**
Senior Analyst, Legal Compliance
Senior Analyst, Legal Compliance
The Senior Analyst, AML/Sanctions Compliance plays a key supporting role within the EEMEA AML Compliance team, contributing to the effective coordination and execution of Mastercard's AML and Sanctions program. The role is responsible for monitoring the status of ongoing cases and reviews, ensuring timely follow-up on actions related to unusual activity, regional escalations, customer communications, and maintaining accurate statistics on trackers.
The Senior Analyst will assist in managing incoming and outgoing communications with customers, help track regulatory data requests, provide logistical and administrative support to the wider team whilst providing input and support on regional initiatives. The position requires a high level of organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced and regulated environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Support daily AML operational reviews of activity on the Mastercard Network by coordinating follow-up actions, monitoring case progress, and ensuring alignment with global and regional AML standards.
- Track and monitor the status of unusual activity cases, escalations and follow-ups across the EEMEA region, maintaining visibility and driving timely completion of outstanding items.
- Liaise daily with internal teams and stakeholders to gather inputs and ensure smooth execution of AML compliance processes.
- Coordinate communications with customers related to AML/Sanctions documentation, clarifications and other required follow-ups, ensuring timely and professional responses.
- Maintain and update internal trackers, dashboards and documentation to support program oversight, reporting requirements, and audit readiness; contribute to ongoing data quality checks and documentation accuracy in support of monitoring activities and compliance reviews.
- Assist with the preparation of materials for internal governance processes, such as risk working groups, case reviews, and management reporting cycles.
- Support the tracking and coordination of regulatory data requests, ensuring proper documentation, follow-up, and alignment with Mastercard policies.
- Support in updating risk control platforms to reflect accurate statuses on cases, Customer changes and product updates
- Support in coordinating global due diligence exercises and tracking ongoing remedial actions
- Work system alerts driven by unusual activity, sanctions, PEPs, adverse media
- Support in key data initiatives across AML and Compliance function, through system tuning; trend analytics; data integrity checks; reporting and tracking
- Support in managing data requests from law enforcement and internal stakeholders
- Support in providing input to periodic AML Program Risk Assessment
- Support in establishing and maintaining AML Compliance Program tracking and metrics to identify trends and establish action items for program preservation and enhancements; provide regular reporting to Global VP and SVP AML, Sanctions, and Exports Control Officer
- Support management reporting, presentations, and metrics processes
Education and Required Skills and qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required, JD or advanced degree.
- 5- 7 years of relevant experience in AML compliance, banking/financial operations or similar role within financial services or fintech.
- Strong understanding of core AML concepts, regulatory obligations, and sanctions compliance frameworks (e.g., FATF, OFAC, EU AML directives).
- Proven ability to manage task tracking, case coordination and follow-ups in a fast-paced and regulated environment.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with a strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Experience with suspicious activity monitoring program and case investigations.
- Comfortable liaising across departments and working collaboratively with diverse internal stakeholders.
- Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced matrix environment or as a team player and function effectively in a dynamic, fast paced environment while handling multiple projects and consistently meeting deadlines
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to summarize updates and draft clear, professional responses.
- Fluency in English required; additional EEMEA region language skills (Arabic, Turkish, etc.) are highly desirable.
- High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive information.
List desirable or additional capabilities:
- Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills
- Knowledge of banking/financial operations, transaction processing and/or payments-related industry experience is a plus
- Experience working in or with high-risk jurisdictions, including exposure to complex cross-border compliance risks.
- ACAMs certification(s) preferred
**Corporate Security Responsibility**
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
+ Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
+ Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
+ Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
+ Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.
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Head of Legal, Compliance and Risk (Medical Malpractice)
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Are you a seasoned legal professional with a deep understanding of medical malpractice and road accident fund (RAF) claims? If you're a leader who can navigate complex legal landscapes and ensure organizational compliance, then we want to hear from you!
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Head of Legal, Compliance & Risk. In this critical role, you will lead our legal department, overseeing all legal and operational matters related to medical malpractice and RAF claims, while also establishing and maintaining a robust compliance and risk management framework for the organization.
Duties & ResponsibilitiesYour Responsibilities:
Legal Expertise:
- Provide strategic legal counsel and guidance on medical malpractice and RAF claims.
- Manage and lead a team of lawyers, paralegals, and legal support staff.
- Represent the company in negotiations, mediations, and litigation proceedings.
- Stay abreast of legal developments and emerging trends in medical malpractice and RAF law.
- Develop and implement effective legal strategies to mitigate risk and protect the company's interests.
Compliance and Risk Management:
- Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive compliance and risk management program.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate legal, operational, and financial risks across the organization.
- Ensure adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Conduct regular compliance audits and risk assessments.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across departments.
Your Qualifications:
Legal Expertise:
- Admitted attorney with a minimum of 10 years of experience specializing in medical malpractice and/or RAF claims.
- Experience working for a multinational organization, in country division head.
- Proven track record of success in managing complex legal cases and achieving favorable outcomes.
- In-depth knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and legal precedents.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Leadership and Management:
- Demonstrated leadership qualities with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
- Experience in managing and mentoring legal professionals.
- Excellent delegation and time management skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Compliance and Risk Management:
- Understanding of best practices in compliance and risk management.
- Experience in developing and implementing compliance programs.
- Strong analytical and risk assessment skills.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to lead a dynamic and dedicated team.
- Work in a challenging and fast-paced environment.
- Make a significant impact on the success of our company.
Executive Head of Legal, Compliance, and Public Affairs
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SUMMARY:
A prestigious multinational company is seeking a hands-on, commercially minded, and versatile generalist to step into the role of Executive Head of Legal, Compliance, and Public Affairs. This role requires a leader who can take charge of key legal, compliance, and public affairs functions, ensuring strategic alignment and risk management across the organisation.
Recruiter:
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Job Ref:
JHB000351/CB
Date posted:
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa
SUMMARY:
A prestigious multinational company is seeking a hands-on, commercially minded, and versatile generalist to step into the role of Executive Head of Legal, Compliance, and Public Affairs. This role requires a leader who can take charge of key legal, compliance, and public affairs functions, ensuring strategic alignment and risk management across the organisation.
POSITION INFO:
Education:
- Relevant legal qualification (e.g., Bachelor of Laws)
- Completion of articles and board examinations
- Admitted as an attorney or advocate
- Ongoing legal training and updates from law firms and corporate lawyers’ associations
- 10+ years of relevant experience as a practicing legal counsel.
- At least 5 years in a senior role, leading a team of legal counsels.
- Understanding of the South African property sector and its legislation
- Awareness of commercial impacts on business operations
- Legal Leadership: Oversee company’s legal function, ensuring risk mitigation and alignment with business strategy.
- Contract Management: Negotiate, draft, review, and enforce contracts; manage the contract repository and approval processes.
- Dispute Resolution: Develop strategies to prevent and resolve legal disputes efficiently, guiding business units on solutions.
- Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to South African and international regulations (e.g., FCPA, OFAC), manage statutory requirements, and provide company secretarial support.
- Risk & Reporting: Oversee compliance reporting, governance, and REIT obligations while staying updated on legislative changes.
- HSEQ & Facilities: Manage health, safety, environmental, and quality (HSEQ) functions, including office management and regulatory compliance.
- Mergers & Acquisitions Support: Assist the Regional M&A team with due diligence and legal implementation of acquisitions.
- Stakeholder Management & Public Affairs: Manage external stakeholders, influence policies, communicate sustainability objectives, and implement public affairs strategies. Handle media relations and mitigate reputational risks.
- Financial Management: Manage the legal budget, oversee debt collection, and enforce contractual obligations.
- People Management: Inspire and lead the team, oversee recruitment and development, ensure performance management, promote a culture of learning, and drive staff engagement. Foster diversity, equity, and inclusion, and ensure fair recognition and reward.
If you have not had any response in one week, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your CV will be kept on file for any further suitable positions.
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