Legal Officer

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Legal Officer to lead our legal team and support the company in ensuring our customers receive top‑notch service. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all legal matters within the company and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and laws.

Key responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice and support on commercial transactions, contracts, regulatory compliance, conveyancing matters and risk management.
• Oversee the management of the company’s legal files and ensure proper filing and maintenance of documentation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and laws, including the co‑operative societies act, employment law, and health and safety legislation.
• Advise management and the board on legal and compliance issues and ensure board resolutions are documented in line with SIC bylaws.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with government bodies, industry associations and other relevant organisations.
• Stay up‑to‑date with legislative changes and inform the co‑operative society of any impact on operations.
• Handle litigation matters by coordinating with external counsel.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Law and Advocate of the High Court with at least 2 years’ experience and a valid practising certificate.
• Excellent legal knowledge with a thorough understanding of commercial law and regulation.
• Experience in board secretarial matters (advantageous).
• Ability to start work immediately.
• Experience as an in‑house counsel (advantageous).