location

Johannesburg

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity available in Johannesburg for a dynamic Legal Manager to join a fantastic team! This role requires someone who is suitably qualified with commercial law experience, has a strong affinity for attention to detail and possess exceptional contract writing skills. If you are looking for a fastpaced, innovative, and forward-thinking environment then this role could just be for you.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Assist with preparation and/or review of all:
• Local and international grant or contract agreements.
• MOU’s (Memorandum of Understanding).
• SLA’s (Service Level Agreements).
• Implementation agreements.
• Non-disclosure agreements.
• Commercial contracts.
• Agreements of Service – employer partner contracts (where relevant).
• Assist in maintaining and promoting a culture within Harambee, appropriate to meeting regulatory requirements and in line with industry best practice.
• Act as general in-house council for all legal related matters and provide advice to staff on compliance issues which arise on a day-to-day basis.
• Keep abreast of developments in relevant laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Review and update as necessary relevant organisational policies and guidelines.
• Prepare and maintain the Company contract register.
• Identifying gaps in compliance and address those by implementing systems, procedures and controls and working with business systems to implement them.
• Providing internal training on regulatory topics for the business to keep abreast of regulatory issues and to enhance individual ownership of risk and director fiduciary responsibilities.
• Whatever else is needed to deliver results.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Bachelor of Laws or BCom Law with a focus on contract and commercial law.
• Minimum of 3 – 5 years (post articles) relevant work experience.
• Ability to establish and maintain sound relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide direction required for organisational success.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office – including Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook.

COMPETENCIES

• Effective Communication: Delivers clear and impactful communication tailored to various audiences, utilizing multiple formats and tools.
• Strategic Decision Making: Makes thoughtful decisions while maintaining pace with Harambee’s organizational needs.
• Business Acumen: Understands Harambee’s business and marketplace to define optimal solutions for clients.
• Accountability: Takes responsibility for actions, decisions, and deliverables, fostering a culture of accountability.
• Results Orientation: Sets and achieves high goals, driving issues to closure with a sense of urgency.
• Innovation: Generates novel solutions and approaches to work challenges at Harambee.