Legal, Risk, Insurance & Compliance Manager Edenvale
Job in
Edenvale, 1609, South Africa
Listed on 2026-03-05
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Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-05
Job specializations:
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Law/Legal
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Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Legal, Risk, Insurance & Compliance Manager
Edenvale
Additional Requirement (Essential)
- Strong background and experience in the freight/logistics industry
To manage and oversee the organisation’s legal, risk, insurance, compliance, and SHEQ functions by ensuring sound corporate governance, effective contract and claims management, regulatory compliance, and sustainable business practices. The role supports the business by mitigating legal and operational risks while safeguarding company assets and reputation.
Key Responsibilities
Legal & Contracts
- Draft, review, vet, and negotiate client, supplier, and service provider contracts
- Review and authorise leases and major commercial agreements
- Maintain and manage the contract register and legal documentation
- Provide legal guidance and support to internal stakeholders
- Manage letters of demand, summons, and legal disputes
- Liaise with and instruct external attorneys
- Prepare affidavits and supporting documentation
- Oversee insurance and legal claims processes
- Manage insurance policies, renewals, and coverage adequacy
- Handle claims administration, particularly marine liability and cargo claims
- Liaise with brokers, insurers, and loss adjusters
- Maintain the Business Risk Register
- Monitor risk reduction objectives and mitigation plans
- Prepare quarterly risk reports and present to the Risk Committee
- Ensure proactive risk identification and compliance controls
- Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, including the Companies Act and SHE requirements
- Monitor legislative and regulatory updates and communicate changes
- Support corporate governance and company secretarial functions
- Prepare board and committee documentation and meeting minutes
- Ensure compliance with Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality standards
- Support certification and audit requirements
- Promote ESG and sustainability initiatives across the organisation
Knowledge
- Corporate governance, risk, and sustainability principles
- Companies Act and company secretarial practices
- Insurance (marine liability and cargo)
- Commercial legal practices within freight/logistics or insurance sectors
- SHE legal requirements and ESG frameworks
- Contract drafting and negotiation
- Claims and insurance management
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Report writing and analysis
- Organisational and problem-solving abilities
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