Senior Legal and Compliance Manager

Below is a polished, LinkedIn-ready job advert drafted directly from the attached role outline and tailored for a large logistics client based in Gauteng . The tone is professional, senior-level, and suitable for LinkedIn recruitment visibility. Senior Manager: Legal & Compliance Gauteng | Logistics Industry A leading logistics group is seeking an experienced Senior Manager: Legal & Compliance to play a strategic role in managing legal risk, corporate governance, compliance, insurance, and claims across a complex, fast-paced operation. This is a senior leadership position, reporting into the Head of Legal , and requires a commercially astute legal professional with strong logistics, insurance, and risk management exposure. Key Responsibilities Legal & Contracts Draft, review and negotiate client agreements, leases, and major service provider contracts Oversee contract vetting, approvals, and maintenance of the contract register Instruct and manage external attorneys, including litigation matters Handle letters of demand, summonses, affidavits, and dispute resolution Ensure compliance with the Companies Act and corporate governance requirements Company secretarial support, including board resolutions and committee minutes Risk, Compliance & Governance Maintain and monitor the Business Risk Register Implement and embed integrated compliance programmes across the business Monitor legislative changes and ensure organisational compliance Prepare and present quarterly reports to Risk Committees Support ESG, sustainability, SHE, and corporate governance initiatives Insurance & Claims Manage insurance cover and claims (including marine liability and cargo) Authorise claims and contracts in line with delegated authority Oversee the claims process and ensure efficient resolution Liaise with insurers and internal stakeholders on insurance matters Leadership & Stakeholder Management Manage and develop legal and claims team members Partner with internal stakeholders across the business Support executive decision-making through reports and presentations Monitor departmental budgets and expenses Minimum Requirements LLB Degree Admitted Attorney or Advocate Minimum 10 years corporate legal experience post-admission At least 4 years experience at Senior Management level Strong commercial legal background, preferably within logistics, freight, or insurance Proven experience in contracts, risk management, compliance, and corporate governance Solid knowledge of insurance, claims, and sustainability principles Key Competencies Strong commercial and strategic legal acumen Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills High attention to detail with strong organisational ability Leadership capability within complex, matrix environments Why Apply? This role offers the opportunity to operate at a senior strategic level within a well-established logistics organisation, influencing governance, risk, and compliance across a large operational footprint. Interested? Apply directly on LinkedIn or contact us for a confidential discussion. Role content derived from the official Senior Manager: Legal & Compliance job profile