Group Head of Legal
Company:HyperionDev
Location:South Africa
Languages:English
Seniority level:Lead, 10+ years
Experience:10+ years
Skills:
LeadershipProject ManagementStrategyBusiness OperationsAnalytical SkillsMentoringNegotiationAttention to detailOrganizational skillsWritten communicationComplianceTeam managementStakeholder managementRelationship buildingProblem-solving skillsRisk Management
Requirements:
Admitted attorney with an LLB degree. Minimum of 10 years of in-house legal experience reviewing policies and procedures. 5+ years experience in a leadership role. Minimum of 1 year experience with English and Welsh law cases. Strong experience in contract negotiation, corporate law, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Exposure to working with or within fast-growing startups and international business environments. Experience managing external law firms and legal budgets. Excellent leadership and management skills. Proven ability to analyze and solve complex legal issues. Strong negotiation skills.
Responsibilities:
Develop and implement company's legal strategy for international expansion. Manage and negotiate business contracts with government, universities, and partners. Oversee compliance with global regulatory requirements. Liaise with and manage external law firms across multiple jurisdictions. Provide legal risk assessments and mitigation strategies. Lead dispute resolution, litigation management, and regulatory investigations. Support corporate structuring, investor contracts, and M&A activities. Develop and review legal policies and procedures. Lead and train internal team on legal tasks.
