Description:
Requirements:
Tertiary legal qualification (LLB) preferred
Experience in a similar role within financial services/legal firm will be a strong advantage
Good understanding of statutory and legal requirements and good practice principles, including the Banks Act, Companies Act, King III, and other legislation about financial services
Previous experience in regulatory or governance
Comprehensive understanding of the political and legislative environment
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment with a high degree of accuracy
Ability to convey legal advice clearly and effectively
Ability and gravitas to work with management-level
Good time management and the ability to work independently, proactively, and within required deadlines
Strong planning, organizational, coordination, administrative, and writing skills
Good networking, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to conduct research
Writing and proofreading of reports and documents
Strong analytical, organizational, written, and oral communication skills with attention to detail
Multitasking capabilities and flexibility to adjust to a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment
Ability to adapt to and accept change
Responsibilities:
Ensure internal clients receive appropriate advice when disputes arise
Provide accurate, timely, commercial advice in plain English
Ensure deadlines are strictly adhered to about regulatory submissions
Work actively and productively as a team member, willingly sharing your expertise with others and clarifying the tasks assigned to you.
Consistently display behaviors that encourage productive working relationships and a strong performance culture
Support company secretary with board, governance, and regulatory matters
Monitor and follow through with action items from meetings
Conduct research into relevant legislation and governance-related matters as assigned
Compile Board packs and corporate calendars for meetings
Minute-taking and related responsibilities at specified governance meetings
Manage key stakeholders across the company, internally and externally
Monitor compliance with relevant company laws and other statutory and regulatory standards
Ensure tasks are completed within agreed deadlines
Assist the governance and risk executives in completing the necessary regulatory reports for various regulators as and when necessary
Compile quarterly committee meeting packs
Provide support to the product com