- Act as the primary point of contact for all legal queries within the Mr Price Money division (which operates the telco and financial services businesses), addressing both complex issues and routine matters with diligence and professionalism.
- Provide consistent, timely, accurate, and business focused legal advice based on thorough research and analysis of case law and statutory provisions.
- Provide legal advice with clarity, precision, and commercial awareness, taking into account factors that affect the organisation's reputation and standing.
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to support business objectives while managing legal risks effectively.
- Ensure that the Group Legal Manager and other stakeholders are regularly updated on significant legal developments within the Group.
- Contribute to major projects, including technology upgrades and digital transformation initiatives.
- Support the broader legal team on legal matters related to trading divisions and Centres of Excellence.
- Overseeing and coordinating with external legal service providers, auditors, and regulators as required.
- Prepare, compile, and submit quarterly legal reports to provide comprehensive feedback to stakeholders on the overall legal landscape of Mr Price Money. This includes all significant legal matters.
- Provide guidance to the Group on potential claims or litigation.
- Monitor changes in financial services and telco law and regulations, such as, without limitation, the National Credit Act, FAIS, ICASA, RICA and other SA legislation ensuring the Group remains compliant and ahead of the curve.
- Ensure full compliance with Group policies and procedures in all legal matters.
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements to minimise risks and maximise legal rights using legal expertise.
- Prepare contracts in alignment with the Group's contract policy, ensuring effective use of the contract management system.
- Contribute to the development of contract templates, ensuring appropriate contracts are used throughout the Group.
- Collaborate with legal and other colleagues to deliver the best outcomes efficiently and effectively.
- Candidates must hold a legal degree (LLB or equivalent) from a recognised institution.
- Admitted attorney
- Applicants should have at least 5 years post admission legal experience in a financial service and or telco environment.
- Retail industry knowledge and litigation experience is advantageous.
- Strong contract drafting and analysis skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage stakeholder relationships.
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
- Commercial acumen.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
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What We Do
Mr Price Group Limited is an omni-channel, fashion value retailer. The Group retails Apparel, Homeware and Sportsware and is one of the fastest growing retailers in South Africa. Our History: 1885 - The first John Orrs store opens 1934 - The first Hub store opens 1952 - John Orrs is listed on the JSE 1967 - Acquisition of two Miladys stores 1986 - Laurie Chiappini and Stewart Cohen, together with BOE, acquire a major shareholding in John Orr Holdings 1987 - The first Mr Price store opens 1991 - Laurie Chiappini and Stewart Cohen acquire control of the Group from BOE 1993 - Launch of the Mr Price Group Share Partnership Initiative 1996 - Acquisition of Galaxy & Co. and Sheet Street 1997 - Alastair McArthur is appointed as CEO 1998 - Mr Price Home launched 2000 - Mr Price opens stores in Botswana and Namibia 2001 - Specialty Stores becomes MR Price Group 2005 - Over 100 million units are sold across the group 2006 - Sale of the Hub and Galaxy divisions 2007 - Launch of Mr Price Sport stores and Mr Price Franchising 2008 - Miladys wins the Orange Index award for excellence in customer service 2008 - Mr Price Apparel is voted the most loved and most frequented retail apparel brand for the first time 2008 - This year Mr Price Home is voted the most loved and most frequented homeware retailer 2011 - Retail sales exceed R10 billion and profit attributable to shareholders exceeds R1 billion for the first time 2011 - The group celebrates the 25th anniversary of change in control, recording a CAGR share of 25.3% and headline earnings per share of 23.5% over this period 2012 - First Corporate owned Mr Price store opens in Lagos, Nigeria 2013 - Mr Price launches its online store
