Provide advice in relation to laws and regulations affecting
the organization including Provide legal advice in connection with major
business initiatives and transactions, including new distribution
methods, corporate acquisitions/disposals and transfers of interest in
real property. Prepare, review, negotiate and settle all other legal
documentation including: policy wordings, schedules and endorsements and
Contracts and agreements such as distribution, broker, agency, sponsor,
referral, marketing, administration, service and confidentiality
agreements. Oversee the conduct of any non-claims litigation involving
the organization. Review advertising or marketing material of any nature
and provide counsel on dealing with the media. Assist with the
corporate secretarial material of any nature and provide counsel on
dealing with the media. Assist with the corporate secretarial function.
Brief and communicate with external legal counsel as required. Implement
and monitor systems and procedures to ensure that the organization is
complying with all laws (whether statutory or otherwise and including
regulations), industry codes of conduct and company policies. Maintain
awareness of legal compliance requirements and communicate any changes
to staff. Provide advice on legal compliance issues as required. Take
part in industry and government forums on legal compliance Handle
complaints relating to legal compliance breaches.
Qualifications
1.
Education • Relevant legal qualifications. 2. Years of experience •
Minimum 10 years legal experience in commercial law in either a private
legal practice or a corporate organization. • Court experience 3.
Knowledge, skills and abilities • Demonstrated effective communication,
negotiation and interpersonal skills to be capable of dealing with all
levels of personnel as well as external parties. • Sound research and
analytical skills. • Computer literacy • Bilingual