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Thales

Nov 1

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Legal
  • Cape Town
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You should have a Master's degree, 2-3 years in in-house legal and contracts, experience in public procurement, company secretarial work, and knowledge of BBBEE regulations.
  • You will draft and manage contracts, ensure legal compliance, resolve disputes, oversee corporate governance, and monitor compliance with regulations in South Africa.

Requirements

  • A Master’s degree will be added advantage
  • 2/3+ years of relevant experience in In-house Legal, contracts and commercial management in local and international environment with exposure to Public Procurement contracts, Corporate Laws and Trade compliance.
  • Experience in working in a multi-national company
  • Experience in Company secretarial works
  • Experience in bids and projects in South Africa
  • Practice of BBBEE regulations

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for drafting, negotiating, preparing and managing the contracts to be executed from proposal to completion of projects, including partnerships and supply chain.
  • Work closely with operational functions and help in elaborating relevant contractual solutions and identifying contractual, legal and compliance stakes so that risks are detected, measured and mitigated.
  • In compliance with the relevant Group policies, the Job Holder will interface with external counsels and law firms for analysis and management of specific legal issues in the framework of complex contractual and/or legal arrangements.
  • Provide legal guidance, advise and promote legal awareness.
  • Manage Resolution of Disputes and Litigation relying on local law firms.
  • Provide expertise in local legal and contractual systems related to GTS business activities in South Africa.
  • Draft, update, Implement and monitor the Governance rules and delegations of authority/signature in line with Hitachi Rail rules and local laws.
  • Perform secretarial responsibilities for corporate bodies (Board(s), General Meeting(s) and Management Meetings including related preparation and documentation.
  • Responsible for addressing corporate law, governance and compliance aspects for GTS SA.
  • Draft and sign on behalf of shareholders the statutory resolutions required for the compliance of companies with local company laws/regulations.
  • Secure the legal sustainability and continuity of GTS SA, particularly to adapt to changes in laws, regulations and succession of management.
  • Manage, update, renew and archive legal and contractual documents.
  • Monitor the timely updating and renewal of local administrative documents.
  • Manage the legal qualification and local legal accreditations of GTS SA to be qualified to perform business and commercial activities in compliance with local regulations (including B-BBEE regulations requirements).
  • Be the GTS SA Compliance Officer as defined in applicable instructions.
  • Manage trade compliance incl. export control.
  • Responsible of the deployment / management of RGPD rules at GTS SA and provide trainings whenever requested.
  • Contribute to the implementation of Hitachi Rail Group / GTS ethics & compliance standards, and as such participate notably to the deployment of an ethics & compliance communication and training plan.
  • The Job Holder will assist the GTS SA Country Captain in addressing audit reviews (internal and external), corporate law, governance and compliance aspects for the Companies.
  • Ensuring GTS SA`s compliance with the Group’s / GTS` directives as well as with applicable laws and regulations, including Trade compliance, Competition Laws Compliance, Data Protection Compliance, Anticorruption Compliance.
  • Review, in coordination with relevant GTS / Corporate stakeholders, progress of outstanding litigation and liaise with and manage external lawyers whenever requested.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we support remote work in a hybrid format based in Cape Town, South Africa.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Legal and Contracts Manager?

The primary responsibilities include drafting and managing contracts, providing legal guidance, managing disputes, ensuring compliance, and handling corporate governance tasks.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Master's degree is preferred, along with 2-3+ years of relevant experience in in-house legal, contracts, and commercial management in both local and international environments.

Is experience in public procurement contracts required?

Yes, experience with public procurement contracts is a part of the relevant experience required for this role.

Will the Legal and Contracts Manager be involved in compliance management?

Yes, the Legal and Contracts Manager will be responsible for compliance management, including trade compliance and applicable regulations.

Is experience in company secretarial works necessary for this job?

Yes, experience in company secretarial works is a necessary qualification for the position.

What specific legal knowledge is important for this role?

Knowledge of corporate laws, trade compliance, BBBEE regulations, and local legal systems related to GTS business activities in South Africa is important.

Will training opportunities be provided to enhance compliance awareness?

Yes, the role involves providing training on compliance and regulatory requirements as necessary.

What type of company is Hitachi Rail?

Hitachi Rail is a multinational company focused on digital transformation and technology, with operations globally.

How does Hitachi Rail prioritize diversity and inclusion?

Hitachi Rail is committed to creating an inclusive environment and values differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view.

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Thales

Build a future we can all trust.

Consulting
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2000
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Thales is a global technology leader with more than 77,000 employees on five continents. The Group is investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – Big Data, artificial intelligence, connectivity, cybersecurity and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust. Trust is essential for societies to flourish, with humans playing a central role in every critical decision. Thales's high-tech solutions, services and products help companies, organisations and governments to achieve their goals and ambitions. And in each of our five vertical markets — digital identity and security, defence and security, aerospace, space, and transport — our customers play a vital role in society.