About the position
Open to all races.
Non South African candidates only.
The comapany is recruiting a Co-Head of Legal & Compliance to lead the legal and compliance function across all of its businesses, jointly with the existing Co-Head. The role reports to the Chief Executive Officer.
RESPONSIBILITES
Leadership of the function
- Co-leading the legal and compliance function across the Group, jointly with the existing Co- Head
- Advising the executive on legal and regulatory risk across the firm's businesses
Regulatory and compliance
- Regulatory reporting, including to the FSCA and FICA
- Monitoring the relevant legal frameworks and developments, and ensuring compliance of the company and its sub-entities
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Corporate
- Corporate secretarial work in South Africa
- Incorporation of new legal entities
- Managing the process of KYC on Verdant Capital by external parties
- Managing the firm's insurance
Transactions and fund support
- Working with the investment banking and investment management teams in reviewing NDAs, , reviewing term sheets and ancillary documents
- Assisting with the negotiation of engagement letters
- Assisting with the collection and review of KYC documents
- Reviewing investment agreements and ancillary documents, including legal opinions, relating to Verdant Capital's flagship fund (Verdant Capital Hybrid Fund), and overseeing the process for satisfaction of CPs
- Supporting external lawyers with the drafting of investment agreements for Verdant Capital Hybrid Fund
Contracts and internal resources
- Maintaining internal resources, including internal templates for legal contracts, and maintaining records of contracts executed by the firm
- Miscellaneous legal work, for example reviewing employment contracts and employee stock grants
- Reviewing and integrating new technology tools
Operational
- Employment contracts
- CCMA matters
- DHA
- Supplier contacts
- Working with external counsel on trade mark matters
Disputes and external counsel
- Managing any claims, litigation or arbitration
- Managing relationships with external law firms
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- An LLB degree and admission as an attorney
- Strong academic abilities
- At least five years' post-qualification experience
- Ideally experience includes working in house in financial services, funds or investment banking for part of the career
- Ideally prior professional exposure to work in multiple jurisdictions
- Experience of anti-money laundering and regulatory compliance obligations in more than one jurisdiction
Desired Skills:
- Admitted Attorney
- Financial Services
- Funds
- Investment
Desired Work Experience:
Desired Qualification Level:
