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Senior Legal and Compliance Manager Jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa at Jobs2day SA
Senior Manager:
Legal & Compliance
A leading logistics group is seeking an experienced Senior Manager:
Legal & Compliance to play a strategic role in managing legal risk, corporate governance, compliance, insurance, and claims across a complex, fast-paced operation.
This is a senior leadership position, reporting into the Head of Legal, and requires a commercially astute legal professional with strong logistics, insurance, and risk management exposure.
Key Responsibilities Legal & Contracts
- Draft, review and negotiate client agreements, leases, and major service provider contracts
- Oversee contract vetting, approvals, and maintenance of the contract register
- Instruct and manage external attorneys, including litigation matters
- Handle letters of demand, summonses, affidavits, and dispute resolution
- Ensure compliance with the Companies Act and corporate governance requirements
- Company secretarial support, including board resolutions and committee minutes
Risk, Compliance & Governance
- Maintain and monitor the Business Risk Register
- Implement and embed integrated compliance programmes across the business
Monitor legislative changes and ensure organisational compliance
- Prepare and present quarterly reports to Risk Committees
- Support ESG, sustainability, SHE, and corporate governance initiatives
Insurance & Claims
- Manage insurance cover and claims (including marine liability and cargo)
- Authorise claims and contracts in line with delegated authority
- Oversee the claims process and ensure efficient resolution
- Liaise with insurers and internal stakeholders on insurance matters
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Manage and develop legal and claims team members
- Partner with internal stakeholders across the business
- Support executive decision-making through reports and presentations
- Monitor departmental budgets and expenses
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum 10 years corporate legal experience post-admission
- At least 4 years experience at Senior Management level
- Strong commercial legal background, preferably within logistics, freight, or insurance
- Proven experience in contracts, risk management, compliance, and corporate governance
- Solid knowledge of insurance, claims, and sustainability principles
Key Competencies
- Strong commercial and strategic legal acumen
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- High attention to detail with strong organisational ability
- Leadership capability within complex, matrix environments
Why Apply?
This role offers the opportunity to operate at a senior strategic level within a well-established logistics organisation, influencing governance, risk, and compliance across a large operational footprint.
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Title: Senior Legal and Compliance Manager
Company: Jobs2day SA
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
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