Regional Legal Counsel – Corporate & Compliance - SAREG M/F
General Information
AGL (Africa Global Logistics) is the leading multimodal logistics operator (port, logistics, maritime and rail) in Africa. The company is now part of the MSC Group, a leading maritime and logistics company. Thanks to its expertise developed over more than a century and to more than 23,000 employees in 49 countries, AGL provides its African and global customers with global, tailor-made and innovative logistics solutions, with the ambition of contributing to the transformation of Africa in a sustainable way. AGL is also present in Haiti and Timor.
Are you looking for a rewarding experience in an international environment? Do you want to make an impact in a company that puts Africa at the heart of its project? Join AGL, the leading multimodal logistics operator on the African continent!
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LEGAL, TAX AFFAIRS & INSURANCE MANAGEMENT
Regional Legal Counsel – Corporate & Compliance - SAREG M/F
Contract
PERMANENT
Location Job
Africa, South Africa, JOHANNESBURG
Full time
Responsibilities
Manage the risk of all AGL & associated companies in the countries as allocated to you within the Southern Africa Region (SAREG) through effective support to the relevant Country Managers and/or Country Legal Managers concerning contract negotiations with customers, suppliers & service providers, agents and other 3rd parties; claims management (litigation & non-litigation) and mitigation of risks through appropriate insurance cover where possible.
Ensure implementation of and compliance with all Compliance policies and procedures of the AGL Group by all AGL and associated companies in SAREG.
- Oversee all legal aspects in the countries as allocated to you within SAREG.
- The position will involve traveling to certain countries in SAREG.
- Act as a relay of the Legal and Insurance departments of Africa Global Logistics South Africa division situated in Paris, France.
- In charge of all legal matters in the countries as allocated to you within SAREG, including (but not restricted to): Contracts.
- Provide regular internal training concerning contractual issues / clauses in standard trading terms and bespoke contracts.
- Provide support to ensure risk mitigation of all contracts of AGL and associated companies through effective negotiation and adequate insurance of all insurable risks.
- Contract drafting, negotiation and review (customers, suppliers & service providers, agents, 3rd parties).
- Manage and support the respective Country Managers and/or Country Legal Managers on all claims, disputes and litigation.
- Ensure proper, comprehensive and continuous reporting of all fraud, major litigation and high-risk matters.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
- One of the following legal qualifications: B Proc, B Juris, B Com Law or LLB (preferably an LLB).
- 12 years' experience in the legal corporate environment.
- Experience of the Africa continent will be an advantage.
- Computer proficiency: Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
- Good attention to detail.
- Methodical and thorough approach to work.
- Organised.
- Good at juggling tasks and prioritising.
- A desire to show initiative.
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