Legal & Compliance Associate
Western Cape, Full Time Deadline: Not specified
Main Purpose of the Job:
To support the legal and compliance function:
by providing administrative and legal support, attending to regulatory complaints and queries, overseeing the contract management process which includes legal review and drafting legal correspondence.
ensuring organizational compliance by assisting with compliance training and programs.
Job Output:
Reviewing legal agreements
Attending to regulatory complaints
Drafting, proofreading, and preparing legal correspondence
Managing the electronic filing system
Liaising with business stakeholders to assess their legal and compliance requirements
Regulatory monitoring
Skills and Competencies:
Sound understanding of contracting principles (conformance / contract compliance)
Detail oriented and highly organised
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and adhere to deadlines
Requirements
Qualifications:
LLB Degree (nonnegotiable)
Admitted attorney (preferable)
Experience:
Completed article of clerkship
2- 4 years professional experience at a law firm or inhouse (legal review and drafting)
ISP and telecoms experience (preferable but not a requirement)
Extensive working knowledge of RICA, CPA, POPIA, ETCA
Experience working with regulators industry bodies (ARB, ISPA, ICASA) and law enforcement