Manager: Commercial Services (Legal) 1 (12422) at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

 DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT STRATEGY

• Adapt organisational objectives into workable goals for the business unit
• Responsible for the implementation of predetermined objectives related to the drafting of Contracts
• Contribute to the development of Commercial Services Strategy
• Establishing best practices and performance standards for Commercial Services and ensuring implementation thereof

 BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• Management of the Commercial Legal Services team to ensure effective legal service and support throughout the Organisation
• Develop and review legal documents and standardise templates and contracts for compliance with legal obligations and governance
• Quality assure the legal products of Legal Advisors
• Conduct ongoing research, maintaining current knowledge of changes in legal frameworks and developments in the industry regarding Legal aspects
• Support functional areas of the business by proactively identifying legal risks/issues that could arise and providing of commercial legal advice
• Represents the Legal department in negotiations with third parties
• Manage the more complex negotiations, contract agreements, etc.
• Conduct due diligence investigations and provide related legal advice
• Monitoring all commercial legal work performed within the SABC to ensure adherence to set standards
• Ensuring requisite performance and compliance standards in the negotiation, structuring, drafting and/or vetting of non-standard agreements

 RISK AND GOVERNANCE MANAGEMENT

• Ensure adherence to the Standard Operating Procedure for Commercial Services;
• Management of risk related to Commercial Services;
• Ensure adherence to and observance of governance processes related to the drafting and vetting of Commercial Contracts;
• Effectively dealing with regulatory matters relative to the
• Co-operation with Supply Chain Management to ensure Contracts are drafted to protect the interests of the SABC
• Applying, interpreting and advising on legislation to ensure proper corporate governance

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Co-ordinate, oversee and manage communications with all stakeholders in line with policy and ensure effective client engagement
• Compile high level reports on specific legal transactions and projects
• Understand customer needs and revise legal systems accordingly in order to satisfy needs and requirements

 LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Responsible for Performance Management in accordance with organizational policy and procedures.
• Ensure adequate staffing for workload, succession planning and effective leadership.
• Effective briefing and communication with departmental staff.
• Manage the Personal Development Plans (PDP) for all staff members.
• Provide direction on the retention and attraction of staff.

 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A relevant degree (NQF 7) in law namely, BProc or LLB degree or equivalent
• Candidates with Master’s Degree and/or higher qualification will be preferred
• Admission as an Attorney or Advocate with pupillage
• 6 years’ post admission experience as Legal Advisor in private or public sector
• 3 years’ Litigation Management experience
• 2 years’ Management or supervisory experience

 KNOWLEDGE:

• Policies and Procedures
• Business Environment
• Deal Structuring
• Legal Risk Management
• Corporate and Commercial legal principles
• Ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Strong interpersonal, writing and communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong analytical and research skills