Our Business Philosophy
Pollock and Associates, executive talent acquisition specialists, are experts in connecting South Africa’s brightest middle and executive management talent with the country’s most prominent employers.
With over 116 years of combined recruitment expertise, our comprehensive knowledge of recruitment and the industries in which we o...
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An exceptional opportunity exists for a seasoned Legal & Compliance professional to lead the Southern & East Africa portfolio of a global group. This role will provide strategic legal and compliance guidance across multiple business functions, ensuring that contracts, regulatory matters, and compliance frameworks align with corporate and legislative standards.
Qualifications & Experience
LLB / B Proc and admission as an Attorney.
10+ years’ post-admission legal experience, ideally within corporate/commercial law.
Strong contractual, compliance, and negotiation expertise.
Proven ability to work independently while managing complex, multi-stakeholder requirements.
Exceptional communication and organisational skills.
Key Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and relevant legislation.
Provide legal advice on commercial matters, litigation, and regulatory issues.
Oversee and manage SLAs, contract templates, and legal policies.
Lead compliance oversight across PAIA, POPIA, BBBEE Act, Companies Act, and Consumer Protection legislation.
Manage compliance programmes for Africa, including training, due diligence, and monitoring.
Act as custodian of the Group Code of Conduct, compliance hotline, and risk management processes.
Support M&A, JV, and third-party engagements with due diligence and risk assessments.
Drive BBBEE strategy, audits, and certification processes.
Provide trade compliance support, including sanctions screening and TPRA.
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