Executive Head of Legal and Contracts / Company Se - Boksburg
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Reference: JHB011682-LB-1The legal and contracts Executive is the head of the legal division and is responsible for the legal affairs of the entire organisation. This role includes providing legal counsel to the Chief Executive Officer and other senior management.The Head of Legal and contracts must possess strong initiative, as well as excellent management and leadership skills and strong business acumen.Duration – fixed term contract for 2 years. Requirements:A Degree in law (LLB) and MBA or MBL.Admission as an Attorney8 to 10 years relevant experience in a senior management position.General knowledge of law which includes Corporate law, Civil Law, Interpretation of statutes, Constitutional law, Administrative law, Commercial law, International Law and Labour Law.Technical knowledge of legal structures within infrastructure construction.Excellent fluency in English Responsibilities: Preparation and negotiation of contracts, variations and agreements, including company templates. Provide general legal advice to all internal business stakeholders (Service Delivery, Maintenance, HR, Finance, SHEQ, CEO). Interpretation and analysis of the company’s key agreements Global Tender participation Competition Law analysis for the sector Mergers and Acquisitions (support to shareholders) and structuring of the company’s constitutional documents. Management and preparation of the legal budget in consultation with the CEO and CFO . Represent the company against third parties/ and or the Union. Member of the Executive Committee Member of the Board of Directors as Legal Executive and Company Secretary. Member of the company’s local tender and procurement committee. Member of the company’s pension and provident fund committee. Staff management Ensure that Legal Plans, Rules, Policies and Procedures are enforced, audited and reviewed. Coaching and training staff in respect of legal Policies and Procedure and legal risk impact to business. Conduct Legal research where legal opinions may be required by business stakeholders or the board. Management and closure of all external litigation/disputes Management and finalization of all insurance related matters in favour of the company, its customers and the Group. Risk identification and mitigation thereof Additional responsibilities as Company Secretary: Implementation of the decisions of the Board of Directors Acting as an advisor to the Board of Directors Handle company share transactions, arranging dividend payments and observing all legal requirements Liaison with auditors, attorneys, tax advisors, bankers and shareholders on board governance issues Ensure Compliance obligations under relevant laws and the requirements of regulatory authorities are met.
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