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Head of Group Legal Governance and Company Secretarial At Letshego

Education           

• LLB, LLM advantageous

 

Experience

•10 years’ experience in Legal Advisory within Financial Services with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Company Secretarial Function.

•Prior Microfinance experience is advantageous.

 

Certifications

•Admitted Attorney

 

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the microfinance and financial services regulatory universe.

•In depth knowledge of corporate governance best practice and board composition and function.

 

Skills

• Ability to take a lead role in the formulation of policies and direction of practices to protect the legal interest of the organization.

•Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with Board Members, Shareholders and Management

•Able to keep up to date with changes in legislation and advise the organisation accordingly.

 

 

Main Purpose of the Job

To, provide legal solutions to business cases supported by strong evidence using sound interpretation of the law. Responsible for providing legal advisory, corporate governance advisory and company secretarial services to management and board.

 

Critical Deliverables /Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Provide legal advice to the Board and Management on legal matters, and corporate governance issues

Identify legal risk and challenge areas in the organisation and provide solutions

Develop and reviews the Organisation’s MOU’s, SLA’s, Contracts and Agreements

Institute and defends litigation on behalf of the organisation and effectively manage litigation costs

Identify and manages external counsel in cases involving the organisation

Provide corporate governance best practice advice in line with relevant legislation

Monitor and implements appropriate Corporate Governance regulatory and statutory developments and ensuring compliance.

Act as the key liaison between the Board and Management

Organise and coordinate Board & Board Committee meetings including preparation of Board packs

Prepare Board Minutes, Resolutions, Powers of Attorney etc

Collate Statutory Information for Shareholders

Advise on issues arising out of board meetings including reviewing and amendment of articles/company constitution, restructure of subsidiary companies

Act as a point of contact and building good relationships with shareholders

How To Apply For This Job

Interested candidates should forward their applications accompanied by Curriculum Vitae to  [email protected] by indicating the position they are applying for on the subject email: e.g. Ref: Head of Group Legal, Governance & Company Secretarial Or Visit the Company’s Website for more details CLICK HERE

Deadline: 12 August, 2022

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