Regional Legal Counsel - SAREG – (JHB) M/F

 

 

Regional Legal Counsel - SAREG – (JHB) M/F

General Information

AGL (Africa Global Logistics) is the leading multimodal logistics operator (port, logistics, maritime and rail) in Africa. The company is now part of the MSC Group, a leading maritime and logistics company. 

Thanks to its expertise developed over more than a century and to more than 23,000 employees in 49 countries, AGL provides its African and global customers with global, tailor-made and innovative logistics solutions, with the ambition of contributing to the transformation of Africa in a sustainable way. 
AGL is also present in Haiti and Timor.

Are you looking for a rewarding experience in an international environment? Do you want to make an impact in a company that puts Africa at the heart of its project? 

Join AGL, the leading multimodal logistics operator on the African continent!   

Job description

Mission description

Job Purpose
Manage the risk of all AGL & associated companies in the countries as allocated to you within the Southern African Region
(SAREG) through effective support to the relevant Country Managers, Country CFOs and/or Country Legal Managers
concerning contract negotiations with customers, suppliers & service providers, agents and other 3rd parties (“contracts”);
claims management (litigation & non-litigation) and mitigation of risks through appropriate insurance cover where possible.
Oversee and support on all matters concerning the Galexy legal system for the countries in SAREG.
Job Function
• Oversee all legal aspects in the countries as allocated to you within SAREG.
• The position will involve traveling to certain counties in SAREG.
• Act as a relay of the Legal and Insurance departments of Africa Global Logistics South Africa division situated in
Paris/ france.
• In charge of all legal matters in the countries as allocated to you within SAREG, including (but not restricted to):
Contracts
• Provide regular internal training concerning contractual issues / clauses in standard trading terms and bespoke
contracts.
• Provide support to ensure risk mitigation of all contracts of AGL and associated companies to the fullest extent
possible, through effective negotiation and adequate insurance of all insurable risks, as applicable, including but not
limited to:
• Contract drafting, negotiation, and review (customers, suppliers & service providers, agents, third parties – incl.
commercial and residential lease agreements and land/asset sale & purchase agreements).
• Tender reviews.
• Highlight all important risks to the respective Country Managers and/or Country Legal Managers (and any
• other relevant parties) to make an informed decision concerning contractual risks, key provisions, and contract
durations through proper documented sign-off by relevant parties.
Claims (Litigation & Non-Litigation)
• Manage and support the respective Country Managers and/or Country Legal Managers on all claims,
• disputes and litigation: customers, agents, suppliers & service providers, other third parties and insurance claims.
• Provide guidance, consider alternate approaches, etc.
• Provide adequate support in liaison with external legal counsel for litigation regarding employment.
• concerns.
• Ensure all claims of the AGL & associated companies are properly and timely reported, managed and
• closed out
• Ensure proper preparation of claims and witnesses (where applicable) and closely monitoring the claims.
• until closure
• Ensure proper, comprehensive, and continuous reporting of all fraud (irrespective of value), major litigation.
• and high risk matters to the respective Regional Managing Directors and Regional General Counsel (SAREG).
• Review (at least annually), in conjunction with the respective Country Managers and/or Country Legal Managers, the
various external legal counsels against agreed service levels

 

Profile

Review (at least annually), in conjunction with the respective Country Managers and/or Country Legal Managers, the
various external legal counsels against agreed service levels and assist to negotiate the best rate structures for the
ensuing year. Insurance
• Ensure all local insurance covers are renewed annually and on time; and remain up to date at all times.
• Ensure all risks are adequately covered, considering amongst other, the business requirements of the
• AGL & associated companies, local country specific risks and requirements, etc.
• Ensure the respective Country Managers and/or Country Legal Managers are familiar with the global
• insurance covers and the relevant policy terms, restrictions, and specific requirements to ensure cover remains
valid.
Galexy
• Ensure all bespoke contracts (customers, suppliers & service providers, agents, third parties – incl. commercial and
residential lease agreements and land/asset sale & purchase agreements, etc.) for your allocated countries are
recorded in Galexy and are always up to date with the latest changes recorded.
• Ensure all litigation matters for your allocated countries are recorded in Galexy and the files are always.
• up to date with the latest legal developments.
• Provide training and support to all users of the Galexy system in English speaking countries in Africa.
• -Assist and support the Regional General Counsel with all reporting requirements, monitoring, and user
• allocation / licensing concerning the Galexy system.
Reporting
• Timely and accurate monthly reporting on all legal matters (including but not limited to country risks, new legislation
& the impact on the Company, litigation & non-litigation claims, legal contracts, etc.) in the prescribed format for all
your allocated countries.
• Ad-hoc reporting as required from time-to-time.
General
• Provide legal opinions as and when required.
• Monitor changes in legislation and update all relevant management on any risks to AGL & associated.
• companies in your allocated countries within SAREG.
• Ensure all AGL companies in your allocated countries within SAREG always comply with relevant global.
• and local laws & regulations.
• Perform audits when visiting your allocated countries in SAREG to ensure compliance at all levels concerning.
• legal, insurance, claims (litigation & non-litigation), corporate secretarial matters and the Group's Compliance
program. Education and Experience Requirements
• One of the following legal qualifications: B Proc, B Juris, B Com Law or LLB (preferably an LLB).
• • 12 years' experience in the legal corporate environment.
• • Experience of the Africa continent will be an advantage.
• • Computer proficiency: Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
• • Good attention to detail.
• • Methodical and thorough approach to work.
• • Organised and a desire to display initiative