Legal and Compliance Officer

• Advise on intellectual property (IP) and rights-related queries.
• Advise on corporate governance developments.
• Prepare presentations on various legal topics.
• Provide advice on corporate and commercial transactions.
• Negotiate, draft and review various media-related agreements.
• Assist with the management of litigation matters.
• Liaise and help manage external parties (including external attorneys).
• Provide legal guidance on the structure of proposed services.
• Conduct training on pieces of legislation applicable to the Group.
• Provide legal guidance on the structure of proposed transactions and services.
• Conduct legal research and provide opinions.
• Prepare or update policies as may be necessary.
• Provide training on policies that the Legal Department is responsible for, and systems used by the legal department.
• Support subsidiaries of NNG with legal support and drafting.
• Assist in the management and protection of the IP, trademarks and domain names portfolio for NNG.
• Maintain and develop a database of legal templates and precedents applicable to the NNG business.

• Provide advice on corporate governance and compliance developments and ensure adherence thereof.
• Assist in the development of policies and best practices insofar as they relate to NNG.
• Advise on and ensure adherence to legislation.
• Conduct training on pieces of legislation applicable to the business.
• Assist with the management of the Legal Compliance Programme (including preparation of Legal Risk Registers).

• A BCom degree in Law or an LLB.

• Emphasis will be placed on relevant working experience.
• At least 3-4 years’ working experience.
• A minimum of two years’ commercial legal experience.
• Experience in the media, copyright, telecoms or related industry would be an advantage.

• Copyright Law
• Media Law
• Company Law
• Competition Law
• Digital Media Law
• Organisational Policies and Procedures
• Drafting of Contractual Agreements

• Ethical and high levels of personal integrity.
• Service excellence – seeks the most efficient outcome for the customer.
• Self-starter and desire to develop as an internal auditor.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to excel in working under pressure, adhering to strict deadlines, and getting the job done.
• Keen interest in career progression.