Purpose of the role:

​The Legal and Compliance Counsel, Africa, will serve as a strategic and commercial legal and compliance advisor within Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions. This individual will play a key role in the Africa Sales Areas, ensuring sound legal and compliance practices within the organization. The role will further encompass supporting the business's growth and development through providing comprehensive legal advice, assessing and mitigating risks, and managing various legal disciplines.Legal Counsel will work closely with the BA General Counsel other key stakeholders and reassure that legal support is aligned with strategic initiatives and major projects initiated by BA and Divisions management.

The job responsibilities:

​The Legal Counsel will play an important part in the SRP BA Legal function and his/her responsibilities include providing comprehensive legal support to the BA with particular focus on:

Assess and mitigate key risks in line with the Sandvik Way, (ii) Coordinate legal and compliance work across the Africa sales areas and provide necessary support and advice across the SRP organization in Africa,Facilitate legal and compliance integration in line with company's expansionManage a variety of commercial agreements, negotiations, legal documents, correspondence, and governance,Provide legal training, integrate and implement the BA processes and tools to support businessManage disputes and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Sandvik Group and BA Legal and Compliance policies and procedures,Occasionally support matters related to corporate governance, data privacy, financing, competition law, and IT and digital lawPlay an active role in the creation, implementation, and enhancement of Sandvik's compliance program, including anti-corruption, anti-bribery, and data privacy initiativesWork proactively with the business teams to understand their needs and provide legally sound, clear, and practical advice to meet business objectives, while managing and mitigating associated legal risksKeep up to date with changes in regulatory legislation and guidelines, and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations that could impact the companyContribute to the strategic legal decisions involving the company's structure and legal rights and obligations.

Qualifications & Experience Requirements

Degree in law (LLB or equivalent)At least 5 years' experience gained within a top tier law firm and/or an in-house Legal function of a multinational companyCorporate transactional experience including mergers and acquisitions will be considered favorablyExperience in managing external legal costs effectively.

Other Requirements & Competencies

The role will appeal to candidates who have maturity and initiative and a desire to use their experience to support the business and  BA SRP in all aspects of legal and risk issuesExperience of analysis of complex issues and risk management.  Attention to detail and willingness and ability to marshal the relevant facts are importantTo understand key strategic and business drivers for the BA and the legal issues affecting the organization and their implications in different Group companies and across bordersTo gain the confidence and respect of regional management and provide advice with integrity and insightTo ensure regular communication on opportunities, risks and relevant regulatory and compliance  issues across the organization by developing effective internal and external relationships within the regionTo  provide  confidence  in  the  quality  and  effectiveness  of  services provided  by  the  Legal  Support Function  to  ensure  that  legal  advice  is sought proactively at all appropriate stagesCapability to build strong relations and offer legal advice based on sound judgment and thorough business understandingAbility to merge stakeholder expectations with applicable laws and regulatory requirementsExcellent knowledge of legal and compliance aspects of the core business.Strong ability to act independently and decisivelyAptitude to work effectively in a global setting, demonstrating excellent communication skills in EnglishAbility to adapt to different situations and a proactive approach to problem-solvingExcellent service attitude, coupled with an innovative mindsetPractical, structured, and detailed approach to work, with an ability to prioritize and multitask.

The role is based in Kempton Park, Spartan.

What is in it for you?

We offer you an interesting role in an international business environment, extraordinary products, great colleagues, and opportunities for your professional development. At Sandvik, we believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better environment for our employees, our business and, thereby, our customers. Visit our stories hub, LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us better.

Application

Send your application as soon as possible as we will be evaluating candidates continuously, and no later than 20 November 2024.Read more about Sandvik Group and apply at home.sandvik/career,

About us:

Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a leading supplier of equipment, tools, parts, service and solutions for processing rock and minerals in the mining and construction industries. Application areas include crushing and screening, breaking and demolition.