Group Executive: Legal at Altron Bytes Systems Integration October, 2024

JOB PURPOSE

• The Group Executive for Legal is responsible for overseeing and managing the company’s legal and compliance functions.
• This role ensures that the company’s operations and business transactions adhere to all relevant laws and regulations, manages risks effectively, and maintains the highest standards of corporate governance and ethics. This role requires a strategic leader with commercial astuteness, strong deal-making capabilities, and experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A).  
• The incumbent will lead a team of specialists in these areas and provide strategic guidance to the business and its multiple business units.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Strategic Responsibilities

• Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Develop the Altron Legal Strategy in line with the Business strategy.
• Effective management of legal risks and litigation.
• Successful implementation of compliance and risk management programs as related to the portfolio.
• Management of Data Privacy and Security.
• Protection and management of intellectual property assets.
• Strategic legal and business advice on mergers and acquisitions as well commercial transactions.
• Timely and accurate reporting to the Board and senior management.
• Employee engagement and team performance.

Core Responsibilities

Corporate Governance and Compliance within the portfolio:

• Ensure adherence to corporate governance principles and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain corporate governance policies and frameworks.
• Oversee compliance programs to ensure the organization adheres to legal standards and in-house policies.

Contract Management:

• Oversee the drafting, review, negotiation, and management of contracts to ensure the company’s interests are protected.
• Implement and maintain effective contract management systems and processes.

Litigation and Dispute Resolution Management:

• Manage litigation and dispute resolution processes to mitigate risks and protect the company’s interests.
• Liaise with external legal counsel as required.

Intellectual Property Management:

• Oversee the protection and management of the company’s intellectual property assets.
• Ensure compliance with intellectual property laws and regulations.

Regulatory Affairs:

• Monitor and manage regulatory changes and their impact on the organization.
• Ensure the company’s activities comply with relevant regulatory requirements.

Commercial Astuteness, Deal Making, and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A):

• Provide strategic legal and business advice on commercial transactions and business development initiatives.
• Lead and support M&A activities, including due diligence, negotiation, and integration processes.
• Develop and execute strategies for deal structuring, negotiation, and closing of commercial transactions.
• Collaborate with business units to identify and assess potential M&A opportunities.
• Ensure all deals align with the company’s strategic objectives and add value to the business.

Ethics:

• Promote a culture of ethics and integrity within the organization.
• Develop and implement ethics programs and initiatives.

Team Leadership:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of specialists within this portfolio.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment.

COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal:  

• Board of Directors
• Group CE, Executives, MD’s
• Senior Management
• Investor Relations and related Stakeholders
• Business Unit Leaders and Functional Executive/Heads
• Relevant Forums set up within Altron to manage the Legal, Risk and Compliance portfolio

Reasons for Interaction:

• Alignment with the Altron Strategy
• Provide sound legal advice and opinions to the Altron Leadership team and Internal Stakeholders
• Regular interaction with key internal team members to keep them informed and updated on Legal, Regulatory or Compliance requirements.
• Collaboration with the Business Leaders to ensure effective support is provided.

External: 

• Consultants and Service Providers
• Regulatory Authorities
• External Legal Counsel, advisors/consultants
• Clients and Investor Relations

Reasons for Interaction: 

• Key liaison with external parties to ensure effective management of SLA’s and service delivery.
• Represent and act on behalf of Altron in any Legal, Risk and Compliance related engagement.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Risk Management, or related field
• MBA or equivalent qualification    
• Admission as an Attorney or as an Advocate

Years of Experience

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in legal, risk, and compliance roles, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership position.
• Extensive and proven experience in commercial law, M&A transactions, corporate governance, contract management, litigation, with related compliance, and risk management.
• Proven track record of leading and managing high-performing teams.Experience managing Group wide Legal and Compliance functions within a matrix organisation (preferably ICT).

Other requirements

• Executive experience to deliver long term strategies.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Commercial acumen and business insight
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity and ethical standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrated skills, knowledge, experience in managing a Group wide Legal, Risk and/or Compliance.
• Strong negotiation, influencing and leadership skills.
• Keep updated on Legal, Risk and compliance trends