Operations Legal Counsel SAF

Position Overview:

• To work primarily with SAF Legal Counsel in providing reliable and timely legal and business advice on a broad range of matters including corporate commercial matters and policy/regulatory matters – The Incumbent would assist Associates and SAF management with respect to day to day operations;
• Provide legal and company secretarial support to subsidiaries and associated entities as may be required (both in ECAF and SAF); and
• Provide, (where required) appropriate training/seminars to associates and management, on matters related to: compliance/governance, policies and procedures.
• Act as a commissioner of oaths.

Function Related Activities/Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting and reviewing varied commercial agreements with or without the use of templates- Management of contract management tool (UPTTUS) and ensuring constant updates and availability of relevant and necessary information.
• Reviewing and interpreting relevant legislation and drafting opinions to advise the Business and/or SAF.
• Reviewing relevant marketing material in conjunction with other functions i.e. IMC, SRA and PAC and primary contact for Trade Mark (IP) Matters, working in conjunction with IP Counsel.
• Corporate/Company Secretarial Administration (Maintaining Board Minutes, Board Resolutions, Board Appointments and Resignations) liaising with Bottling partners, Service Providers and OCs (Administering tools such as GEMS).
• Administering and reviewing Bottler documentation: SIBA’s, authorized Container letters, export/import authorization for SEABU.
• Managing and resolving potentially litigious matters and also engaging with Outside Counsel to deal with such matters.
• Assist SAF Legal Counsel in providing training and governance awareness to the BU, on Company’s corporate policies and the Code of Business Conduct.
• Representing legal function at certain key meetings with relevant stakeholders as well as participating on special projects as and when assigned on a wide range of issues.

• Admitted to practice law in South Africa by the Legal Practice Council

Related Work Experience:

• 3 to 5 years post qualification as an Attorney.
• In-house corporate legal advisory experience would be an advantage (preferably FMCG).

Functional Skills:

• Good communication and writing skills.
• Good internal personal skills (Collaborative mindset)
• Ability to use PowerPoint and related tools well

Our Growth Culture:
One of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years is having a company culture that supports and rewards behaviors that lead to growth. Our “Growth Behaviors,” as we call them, are ways of being and working that help to make us successful. Think about how you can bring this to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

Curious
Keep seeking, never settle. Staying curious about what is outside, and two steps ahead inspires us to challenge the status quo. Having the courage to look and leap is the way we grow. Because asking “what if?” pushes us to the next level as people and as a company.

Empowered
Make it happen. True empowerment is the result of taking responsibility. This means giving yourself permission to see it, say it and do it, and owning the outcomes. Because we move forward faster when we all take action.

Version 1.0, 2.0, 3.0
Push for progress, not perfection. There are very few overnight successes. Greatness is borne of many little victories (and failures). Share v 1.0, test it, and make it better. Then create the next version. Because the moment we think something is perfect, it will be obsolete.

Inclusive
Include, value and trust each other. We are smart alone but together we are genius. This means being inclusive, giving the benefit of the doubt and being responsible for each other. Because, for our company to thrive for the next 100+ years, smart isn’t enough. We need genius.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.