Job Purpose
The job purpose of the Senior Manager: Corporate Governance Research and Advisory Specialist for the IoDSA, is to create and maintain governance thought leadership and research; and provide governance advisory services to IoDSA members and clients.
Key responsibilities and duties
- Providing a central source of guidance and advice to the IoDSA and members on matters of corporate law and governance
- Performing/overseeing and growing Corporate Governance Advisory Services
- Compiling, reviewing and maintaining IoDSA thought leadership and research
- Writing and publishing regular topical legal/governance articles
- Performing client presentations and other speaking engagements
- Representing the IoDSA on selected Forums and Committees and providing relevant technical input
- Providing internal legal support to the IoDSA where necessary
- Promoting of IoDSA and services to all potential clients / members
- Internal reporting on department performance
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelors’ Degree in Law, preferably post graduate with company law and/or governance related
- Admitted attorney
- Minimum of 3 years post qualification relevant experience
- Management level experience – project management and staff or department oversight
- Sound knowledge of the Companies Act (2008)
- Knowledge of the King Reports on Corporate Governance preferable
- Experience in research and drafting of guidance notes, reports, papers and articles
- Corporate/commercial law consulting and advisory
- Member queries or professional body experience will be advantageous
- Providing commentary on proposed legislation and regulation changes
- Project Management
- Contracts Management
- Business writing and reporting (budgets, forecasts, monthly department reporting to Manco and Exco)
Skills and Attributes
- High energy level
- Professional image
- Attention to detail is paramount
- Ability to interact at board and executive level
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects – i.e. good project management skills with little to no supervision
- Ability to multi-task on various projects – i.e. good time management skills
- Excellent communication skills - ability to articulate concepts accurately both in writing and verbally in English
- Enquiring mind to innovate
- Solution orientated demeanour i.e. ability to logically apply one’s mind to the issue and find a practical solution or outcome
- Agile, available and responsive
- Excellent customer service and work ethic
- Good Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills
- High level of confidentiality
- Presentation skills
Other
- Salary 600 - 800 CTC based on experience and meeting job requirements
- AA candidates only