Legal, Risk & Compliance Officer – POS26227
Legal, Risk & Compliance Officer – POS26227
Location:
Somerset West, Western Cape
The Objective: Ensure our client operates within all South African and international legal frameworks. This role bridges the gap between complex property/financial regulations and agile software solutions.
Send your CV to jobs@emporium.co.za and use POS26227 Legal, Risk & Compliance in the subject line
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Legal: Draft and negotiate SaaS, NDA, and commercial agreements; provide day-to-day legal advice and manage external counsel.
• Risk: Identify and quantify business risks; conduct audits of software products and implement mitigation strategies.
• Compliance: Monitor adherence to PASA, NCR, PPRA, and GDPR; manage regulatory submissions and staff training.
• Advisory: Interpret new laws (including AI legislation) and report on their impact on our client's operations.
Job Requirements:
• LLB Degree (Admitted Attorney or Advocate with a valid certificate).
• 5+ Years PAE in legal, risk, and compliance roles.
• Regulatory Expertise: Deep knowledge of POPIA, GDPR, FICA, NCA, and the EU AI Act.
• Sector Knowledge: Experience with SA regulators (SARB, FIC, PPRA, CSOS).
• Skills: Strong commercial drafting, analytical problem-solving, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced tech environment.