MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB To perform a variety of responsible and confidential legal and administrative duties for the company by ensuring a robust pragmatic and proactive legal service exists across the organization to protect the corn pa ny's interests. DESCRIPTION OF TASKS • To secure legal compliance for the company in all aspects of its business operations by ensuring that best practices are adopted, guidelines are complied with, and that the activities of the company complies with the company's Business Principles, legal policies, all applicable laws, rules and regulations. • To provide legal counsel and advice to the Business in an integrated service, to pro-actively scan for legal risks in order to identify, avoid, mitigate or manage them and to be responsive to legal trends that may affect the business. • Ensure that all key company contracts are legally compliant and the company's interests are adequately safeguarded. • Provide advisory services on issues that relate to the legal and regulatory framework and liaise with relevant regulatory bodies as required. • Ensure that contracts are properly documented, executed and recorded for safekeeping. • Proactively ensure compliance in all areas of laws and regulations affecting the company's business operations. • Be actively involved in potential litigation and ensure that the company's interest is protected. • Liaise with external counsel(s) on behalf of the company as required and manage the relationship efficiently. • Advise and assist management as appropriate in negotiations with third parties and in concluding settlements. • Maintain good relationships with government authorities and agencies that are relevant to the company's business interests and which are within the remit of the legal department. • Manage legal implications of consumer complaints. Person Specification • Bachelor of Laws Honours degree (LLB Hons) • A postgraduate professional qualification in the legal field • Ability to coordinate contracts in a highly sensitive environment • Excellent communication skills • Good analytical skills • Good written communication skills • Computer literacy