Legal Advisor

Main Purpose 

The primary purpose of this role is to ensure that RCS is protected, compliant and current across all legal relationships in order to manage and mitigate risk.  The incumbent will support the Legal team in order to ensure that RCS staff and business stakeholders are given the necessary support and assistance in respect of relevant legislative, internal policy and regulatory obligations and best practice standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Timeous and accurate drafting, vetting and updating of legal documentation such as contracts and correspondence
• Advising internal stakeholders on applicable legislation, including but not limited to the National Credit Act, relevant Insurance legislation, Debt Collectors’ Act and Protection of Personal Information Act
• Provide legal support to the HR department by advising on Employee Relations matters throughout the employee lifecycle and representing the Company at the CCMA were required 
• Management of legal watch process through research and reporting on legal developments relevant to RCS
• Assisting with legal risk management in accordance with RCS Legal risk framework
• OPC for the Department – this entails working with management and ORC to ensure risk management complies with the Operational Risk Control framework (including logging of historical incidents and attendance at meetings)
• Attending training seminars and workshops on legal topics relevant to RCS and implementing best practice at RCS 
• Training and educating RCS staff to ensure a culture of compliance with applicable laws and best practice
• Represent Legal at selected committees and forums 
• Assisting with internal reporting and shareholder management
• Management of functional projects 
• Contracts administration and assisting various business areas with contracts management
• Represent the Legal department at relevant forums, committees and meetings 
• Assist with ad hoc audits
• Continuously stay abreast of legislative and industry developments 

Company Secretarial 

• Responsible for support to the Company Secretarial function for the Company 
• Drafting resolutions (sign-off, oversight and execution)
• Manage resolutions register
• Attend to ad hoc resolution queries
• Keep abreast of developments in good governance, Companies Act, King IV, etc. 

Key Competencies 

• Business acumen 
• Ability to think and act systemically
• Strong analytical, strategic and creative problem solving skills
• Confidentiality and maturity to manage sensitive information
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy 
• Self-motivated and solution-orientated
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact at all levels
• Ability to build sustainable and credible working relationships
• Comfortable working in team environment

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Admitted Attorney
• Good understanding of South African laws
• Minimum of 2 years post qualification working experience
• Previous experience in financial services industry - advantageous