Edenvale: Legal, Risk, Insurance & Compliance Manager Edenvale

About the Role

As a Legal, Risk, Insurance & Compliance Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring the organisation’s sound corporate governance, effective contract management, regulatory compliance, and sustainable business practices. You will support the business by mitigating legal and operational risks while safeguarding company assets and reputation.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, vet, and negotiate client, supplier, and service provider contracts
• Review and authorise leases and major commercial agreements
• Maintain and manage the contract register and legal documentation
• Provide legal guidance and support to internal stakeholders
• Manage letters of demand, summons, and legal disputes
• Liaise with and instruct external attorneys
• Prepare affidavits and supporting documentation
• Oversee insurance and legal claims processes
• Handle claims administration, particularly marine liability and cargo claims
• Liaise with brokers, insurers, and loss adjusters
• Maintain the Business Risk Register
• Monitor risk reduction objectives and mitigation plans
• Prepare quarterly risk reports and present to the Risk Committee
• Ensure proactive risk identification and compliance controls

Requirements

• Knowledge of corporate governance, risk, and sustainability principles
• Companies Act and company secretarial practices
• Insurance (marine liability and cargo) Commercial legal practices within freight/logistics or insurance sectors
• SHE legal requirements and ESG frameworks
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Report writing and analysis
• Organisational and problem-solving abilities

Qualifications

• Formal education in law (LLB), business, or related field
• Relevant work experience in a similar role
• Professional certifications (e.g., CIP, CFA) an asset

Salary & Benefits