Legal Advisor at RCS

You will be providing Legal Advisory services to the RCS staff and business stakeholders to ensure they receive the necessary support and assistance in respect of relevant legislative, internal policies, regulatory obligations and best practice standards.

The Responsibilities:

• 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
• Providing 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
• Managing the 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
• Training and educating RCS staff to ensure a culture of compliance with applicable laws and best practice
• Representing the Legal team at selected committees and forums
• Assisting with internal reporting and shareholder management
• Managing functional projects within the Legal department
• Managing contracts administration
• Attending training seminars and workshops on legal topics relevant to RCS and implementing best practice at RCS

The Requirements:

• Admitted Attorney
• Good understanding of South African laws
• Minimum of 2 years post qualification working experience
• Previous experience in Financial Services industry – advantageous
• Previous experience in Corporate Law – advantageous

The Culture:

• Passionate | Optimistic | Informed | Uncomplicated