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