Senior Legal Counsel

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Strategic Contribution

• Supports the implementation of the department strategy ensuring alignment to functional strategy, EGA’s vision, mission, and corporate objectives.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of departmental strategy and related strategic plans, which are aligned with the vision and mission of the organization.
• Ensures the provision of subject matter expertise for the assigned domain and provide counsel to EGA leadership on all related areas to facilitate the achievement of EGA’s strategy and functional strategies.

Leadership

• Manages the effective achievement of department objectives through effective leadership and by setting of individual objectives, managing performance, developing, and motivating team to maximise performance.
• Supports the talent development initiatives for the assigned department, collaborating with discipline experts and thereby ensure the availability of talent to fit business requirements.
• Acts as a role model and drive adherence to organizational values and ethics by employees of the assigned department to ensure the establishment of a value driven culture within the organization.

Policies, Processes & Procedures

• Supports the implementation of functional specifications, policies, systems, processes, procedures, and controls covering all areas of General Counsel/Legal Affairs operations so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service in a consistent manner.
• Provides significant input in the development and implementation of legal, ethics and compliance policies and procedures. Effective communication and implementation of all applicable policies.
• Considers and implements innovative solutions where appropriate (particularly in relation to managing costs and streamlining the contract drafting, negotiation and execution process), maintaining an awareness of advancements in technology applicable to the Function.
• Supports Function in transitioning to Document Management System and ensures active matters are properly recorded and saved in the appropriate location.