Group Legal Advisor at Momentum Metropolitan Holdings Limited

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• LLB
• Admitted Attorney or Advocate
• LLM (added advantage) 

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:    

• 1-3 years post admission, litigation management and commercial agreements drafting experience as a legal advisor in the insurance and financial services industry  

Duties & Responsibilities

INTERNAL PROCESS:

• Provide strategic guidance on Intellectual Property (IP) management and provide contractual advice on IP matters for the Group
• Manage and contribute to effectiveness of the Group IP Portfolio and handle a variety of IP related legal matters
• Support business units in liaison with specialist IP law firms to provide a full range of patent, trademarks, copyright and design support functions, including filing preparations and prosecution, opinions, drafting and negotiating licenses, development and research collaboration agreements
• Draft and vet commercial agreements, contracts and agreements
• Draft and review commercial agreements for a variety of Momentum Group entities where general guidance will be required to adequately manage legal risks
• Keep a repository for all legal agreements in accordance with Protection of Personal Information Act specifically dealing with record management, record keeping and data processes
• Monitor relevance of legal documentation to ensure consistency across business to mitigate against risks and comply with legal standards
• Evaluate the merit of potentially litigious disputes and consult with the relevant stakeholders to protect the interests of the business area
• Draft legal summaries of relevant case law and financial services regulatory instruments
• Provide annual and quarterly statutory reporting submissions to the South African Reserve Bank for group (Foreign Direct Investment’s)
• Liaise with authorised dealers and attend to general queries in relation to the Exchange Control Regulations
• Compile legal reports for group wide legal projects

CLIENT PROCESS:

• Build and maintain effective business relationships with relevant stakeholder to manage service delivery in line with business expectations and requirements
• Participate and contribute to a culture that builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback, and provides exceptional client service
• Ensure high client service levels and the fair treatment of clients within area of responsibility

FINANCIAL PROCESS:

• Contribute to the financial budgeting process within area
• Identify opportunities to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency
• Manage financial and other company resources under your control with due respect
• Provide input into the risk identification processes and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forum

PEOPLE PROCESS:

• Continuously develop expertise in terms of industry and subject matter knowledge, applying it effectively to deliver specialized contributions and stay ahead in the field
• Positively influence and manage change, offering specialist support where required to facilitate smooth transitions and drive organizational growth
• Contribute to continuous innovation by developing, sharing, and implementing new ideas, actively involving colleagues and staff to enhance the organization's practices
• Participate and contribute to a culture of work-centric thinking, productivity, service delivery, and quality management, promoting a positive work environment and efficient operations
• Take ownership of driving personal career development, proactively seeking growth opportunities, and advancing professional skills