Regional Legal Counsel – Governance & Regulatory

Job Description

Provision of in-house legal advisory services, corporate governance services included but not limited to the management of board affairs and company secretarial support to the UAP Old Mutual Group.

LEGAL ADVISORY SERVICES

Advising on Corporate and commercial law matters including the interpretation, impact and effect of the relevant laws on the Group.
Carrying out legal research and preparation of legal opinions and reports
Oversight over the registration, protection/enforcement and monitoring use of intellectual property.
Providing legal advice and support for Human Capital and employment matters
Review and monitor internal policies and ensure that they are in compliance with all statutory or legal requirements.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Provide guidance to the boards on new and developing corporate governance practices applicable to the Group.
Develop and implement corporate governance initiatives and ensure compliance with all corporate governance polices across the Group.
Development and implementation of directors’ development programs including induction and ongoing training.
Facilitate the board evaluation process and implementation of action plans.
Lead and coordinate board meetings including preparation of action point’s matrices, board reports and minutes.
Develop and implement the annual rolling calendar and board workplans.
Oversee the prompt registration of company and regulatory returns and filings including updating of directors files.

CORPORATE STRUCTURING SERVICES

Advising, Tracking and reporting on mergers and acquisitions carried out by the Group
Advising, Tracking and reporting on corporate and debt financing transactions
Advising, tracking and reporting on corporate structuring transactions

REGULATORY AND STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS

Development and support for the implementation of stakeholder engagement plans across the Group in line with the Stakeholder Relations Policy.
Advising, tracking and reporting on Regulatory Engagements within the Group.
Advising, tracking and reporting on for Regulatory requirements as well as emerging trends and issues.

Skills

Board Management, Ensure Compliance, Legal Practices

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