Afrirent Holdings, a group of companies operating in the Mobility and Hospitality Sectors, is seeking the services of a Legal Professional to establish a legal department within our company.The Group Legal Manager will need to act as a strategic partner to the Afrirent Group of Companies and supporting the Group CEO by providing an integrated legal, risk and compliance function and service.Summary of duties includes:the provision of proactive, sound, effective and professional legal advice, legal support, legal opinions and legal documentation / contract drafting to ensure that legally informed and compliant decisions are taken and implemented and managing litigation and disputes for and on behalf of Afrirent.Developing and implementing the overall Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) function, responding appropriately to company / group-wide risks that may impact on the achievement of Afrirent’s strategic objectives and ensuring that the correct risk governance processes and tools are implemented.Leading the provision of compliance services and activities to ensure that Afrirent complies with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirementsDevelops appropriate legal standards / rules of engagement on legal issuesProvides advice on existing contracts i.e. projects already undertaken and where action needs to be takenManages litigation and disputes for and on behalf of AfrirentActs as the Legal Counsel in civil and criminal matters; and manages all criminal matters by conducting preliminary investigations and guiding the decision-making on further action and / or next stepsAssesses probabilities for losses and recoveries to guide provisions made by financeCompiles and prepares Legal and Compliance reports for Exco and relevant Board CommitteesManages the various legal aspects by providing legal advice of project agreements during the life-cycle of the projectsAdvises on negotiations of project terms, ensures legal compliance, risk mitigations relating to contractual terms and compliance management across the businessAssist HR Department with Chairing Hearings and/or representing the Company at legal forumsDevelops the annual Departmental budgetImplements an effective compliance program by developing and managing the compliance frameworkSupports the Executive team in order to optimise and align their respective portfolios to future needs and business challenges from a legal, risk and compliance perspectiveTakes shared responsibility and accountability for good governance practicesParticipates in the recruitment and selection of subordinate staffEnsures complianceRequirements:Law DegreeAdmission as Attorney / AdvocatePostgraduate Diploma (NQF level 7) in Compliance Management / Risk Management will be advantageous8 years’ experience as a Lawyer / Legal Counsel / Legal Advisor in the public or private sector with vast experience in Corporate Law5 years’ experience in Risk and ComplianceExperience in corporate environments are essentialPLEASE NOTE:SALARY: Negotiable with the succesful candidate dependant on years of experience and qualificationsLOCATION: Our Head Office is currently in Midrand, but is due to relocate to Limeroc Business Park, Centurion (N14) in around August 2024.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: From R123456,00 per monthEducation:Bachelors (Preferred)Experience:Attorney / Advocate: 8 years (Required)License/Certification:Driver's Licence (Required)#J-18808-Ljbffr