Manager: Office of the General Counsel

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**Overview** The role is for a Manager within PwC's Office of the General Counsel. This position reports to the Associate Directors responsible for Contracting, Technology, IP, and Data Protection, forming a crucial pillar of the PwC in-house legal team. The Manager will provide legal support to PwC’s client-facing business and internal teams across South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, and Namibia, specifically concerning contracts with clients and third parties. The role involves collaborating closely with engagement teams to identify, manage, and mitigate contractual legal and reputational risks to the firm by applying sound commercial principles, relevant laws, and internal policies. **What you will do** * Apply a solid and demonstrable understanding of commercial and contract law in a commercially practical way when providing advice to PwC and its lines of service: Advisory, Tax, Deals, and Assurance Services. * Review, draft, and negotiate agreements with clients, suppliers, other professional services firms, and joint business relationships. * Review and negotiate a variety of contracts, including non-disclosure agreements, client services agreements, supplier and sponsorship agreements, and software licensing and subscription agreements. * Identify and advise on key contractual issues, including the interpretation of legislation, contracts, and regulation, affecting lines of service and their clients. * Review and advise on data protection provisions and data processing agreements, including cross-border transfers, compliance with Data Protection legislation such as POPIA and GDPR, and Intellectual Property (IP) as it relates to professional services. * Apply experience in reviewing and negotiating Software as a Service (SaaS) Agreements and demonstrate an understanding of SaaS arrangements, including procuring and selling SaaS, third-party technology, and technology components within broader consulting engagements (data use, IP ownership, and allocation of responsibility). * Support tender and proposal processes by reviewing RFPs and tender conditions, identifying risks early, and advising on tender qualifications, assumptions, or reservations. * Conduct legal research and opinion writing. * Provide legal support on internal projects. * Identify items that may pose legal or reputational risk to PwC. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Qualifications:** * LLB or equivalent 3 - 5 years’ Post Qualification Experience (PQE) in commercial legal experience. * Admitted attorney or advocate, whether practicing or non-practicing, in South Africa. * **Experience:** * Experience in a law firm, private legal practice, or as in-house corporate counsel. * Experience within the professional services / consulting industry is advantageous. * **Competencies / Skills:** * The ability to think critically and solve problems efficiently and practically. * Ability to identify and articulate potential legal and/or regulatory concerns that impact the firm. * Self-motivated and attention to detail. * Comfortable with complexity. * Curious and driven to find practical solutions to complex problems. * Excellent communication skills, including the ability to interact with staff at various levels. * Strong networking qualities. * Ability to multitask and prioritise. * Analytical and solution driven. * Pro-active and committed to delivery. * Excellent time management skills. * Able to work independently and as part of a team. * Proven ability to manage a large variety of matters at the same time. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is a critical thinker, self-motivated, and detail-oriented, comfortable with complexity, and driven to find practical solutions to complex problems. They should possess excellent communication and networking skills, be analytical, solution-driven, proactive, and committed to delivery. The role requires strong time management, the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and a proven capacity to manage a variety of matters simultaneously. A candidate who can identify and articulate potential legal and regulatory concerns, apply sound commercial principles, and effectively manage contractual legal and reputational risks would be well-suited. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/manager-office-of-the-general-counsel-pwc Source: myjobmag

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