TRAFFIC Gauteng

Senior Legal & Compliance Leader - Governance, Risk & ESG

Pollock and Associates

Job Description

An experienced Senior Manager, Legal and Compliance, is required to provide strategic legal oversight and risk management support in a complex corporate environment. Reporting to the Head of Legal, this role is responsible for contract governance, litigation coordination, company secretarial support, and enterprise risk and compliance management.

The role requires a senior legal professional with strong corporate governance expertise, insurance knowledge (including marine liability and cargo), and practical experience with SHE and ESG frameworks. You will partner with executive stakeholders to safeguard the organisation's legal and compliance position while ensuring adherence to legislative and governance standards.

Key Requirements
  • LLB degree and admission as an Attorney or Advocate
  • Minimum 10 years' post-admission corporate legal experience
  • At least 4 years at a senior management level
  • Strong knowledge of the Companies Act and corporate governance
  • Experience in insurance, risk, ESG, and compliance frameworks
  • Advanced contract drafting, negotiation, and reporting capability

About This Role

Career insights for Compliance Managers positions

Salary Benchmark
R47,197/month
R34,239 to R57,600/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years and will have large numbers of openings.
Key Skills for This Role
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