MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


LLB
Admitted Attorney or Advocate
LLM (added advantage) 


MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:    


1-3 years post admission, litigation management and commercial agreements drafting experience as a legal advisor in the insurance and financial services industry  


Duties & Responsibilities

INTERNAL PROCESS:


Provide strategic guidance on Intellectual Property (IP) management and provide contractual advice on IP matters for the Group
Manage and contribute to effectiveness of the Group IP Portfolio and handle a variety of IP related legal matters
Support business units in liaison with specialist IP law firms to provide a full range of patent, trademarks, copyright and design support functions, including filing preparations and prosecution, opinions, drafting and negotiating licenses, development and research collaboration agreements
Draft and vet commercial agreements, contracts and agreements
Draft and review commercial agreements for a variety of Momentum Group entities where general guidance will be required to adequately manage legal risks
Keep a repository for all legal agreements in accordance with Protection of Personal Information Act specifically dealing with record management, record keeping and data processes
Monitor relevance of legal documentation to ensure consistency across business to mitigate against risks and comply with legal standards
Evaluate the merit of potentially litigious disputes and consult with the relevant stakeholders to protect the interests of the business area
Draft legal summaries of relevant case law and financial services regulatory instruments
Provide annual and quarterly statutory reporting submissions to the South African Reserve Bank for group (Foreign Direct Investment’s)
Liaise with authorised dealers and attend to general queries in relation to the Exchange Control Regulations
Compile legal reports for group wide legal projects


CLIENT PROCESS:


Build and maintain effective business relationships with relevant stakeholder to manage service delivery in line with business expectations and requirements
Participate and contribute to a culture that builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback, and provides exceptional client service
Ensure high client service levels and the fair treatment of clients within area of responsibility


FINANCIAL PROCESS:


Contribute to the financial budgeting process within area
Identify opportunities to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency
Manage financial and other company resources under your control with due respect
Provide input into the risk identification processes and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forum


PEOPLE PROCESS:


Continuously develop expertise in terms of industry and subject matter knowledge, applying it effectively to deliver specialized contributions and stay ahead in the field
Positively influence and manage change, offering specialist support where required to facilitate smooth transitions and drive organizational growth
Contribute to continuous innovation by developing, sharing, and implementing new ideas, actively involving colleagues and staff to enhance the organization's practices
Participate and contribute to a culture of work-centric thinking, productivity, service delivery, and quality management, promoting a positive work environment and efficient operations
Take ownership of driving personal career development, proactively seeking growth opportunities, and advancing professional skills