Privacy Law Legal Consultant at BDO South Africa

INTRODUCTION

BDO has a vacancy for a Commercial Legal Consultant with Privacy Law expertise within the BDO Legal business unit. The incumbent will have a dual reporting role to the Group Chief Operating Officer and the Head of Legal Services and will be based in Johannesburg.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Privacy Law – POPI, GDPR
• Commercial contract drafting and review.
• Drafting legal documents, including opinions, memoranda.
• Advising on legal nature of commercial transactions.
• Advising on, and giving effect to, corporate structures and restructuring.
• Compiling legal risk registers and legal due diligences.
• Private law matters (Wills & Estates) and Trusts.
• Providing overall legal and administrative support to the Head of Legal.
• Strengthen relationships of existing client portfolio and build effective relationships with clients.
• Business Development.

QUALIFICATIONS

• LLB Degree (Essential).
• Post-graduate Privacy Law Qualification/Training.
• Admitted as an attorney (advantageous).

EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years’ experience in a corporate commercial environment, either in-house or at a reputable law firm.
• Assessing, advising on and implementation of data privacy measures.
• Drafting and negotiating of commercial agreements.

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent language and communication skills.
• A Commercial, proactive and business-like mind-set.
• Ability to establish a high degree of credibility, respect and trust at all levels, including with senior management.
• Ability to work with a diverse workforce.
• Computer Literacy.
• Attention to detail.
• Good drafting skills.
• Confidence, sound judgement and self-reliance.
• Ability to work autonomously and on own initiative.
• Ability to prioritise and work well under pressure.