Pretoria: Legal Compliance Officer (Admitted Attorney), Monument Park Pretoria posted by Recruitment Web South Africa

Legal Compliance Officer (Admitted Attorney), Monument Park Pretoria, Rneg + Ben

• LLB Degree
• Admission as an Attorney of the High Court
• Minimum 35 years experience in compliance, risk management, or regulatory affairs (preferably within a law firm or financial services environment).
• Certification in Compliance Management or AML/CFT (advantageous).

The Compliance Officer ensures that the law firm operates within the legal, ethical, and regulatory frameworks applicable to the South African legal profession. This role focuses on implementing and monitoring compliance programs, mitigating legal and reputational risks, and ensuring adherence to the Legal Practice Act, FIC Act, POPIA, and other relevant legislation.

1. Regulatory Compliance

• Monitor and ensure the firms compliance with the Legal Practice Act, Rules of the Legal Practice Council (LPC), and FICA requirements.
• Oversee client onboarding, KYC (Know Your Client), and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) processes.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and professional conduct standards.
• Prepare and submit reports or declarations to regulatory bodies as required.

1. Policy Development and Implementation

• Develop, implement, and review internal compliance policies, codes of conduct, and procedures.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and ensure internal controls are effective.
• Update policies to align with changes in legislation or LPC guidelines.

1. POPIA and Data Protection

• Act as the Information Officer under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
• Oversee data privacy compliance, breach management, and staff awareness training.
• Ensure client data and document management practices meet POPIA and firm standards.

1. Training and Awareness

• Conduct compliance and ethics training for all legal and support staff.
• Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and compliance throughout the firm.

1. Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate regulatory and reputational risks.
• Maintain a compliance risk register and report findings to senior management.
• Conduct internal audits and follow up on non-compliance issues.

1. Reporting and Communication

• Prepare periodic compliance reports for the firms partners and management committee.
• Liaise with external auditors, regulators, and professional bodies as required.