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Experian

Venture capital arm funding data startups

Legal and Governance Associate

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeStellenbosch, South AfricaNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A legal bachelor's degree (LLB) is required.
  • Admission as an attorney is required.
  • At least 3 years of experience in a legal office, position, or role is required.
  • Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts is required.

Responsibilities

  • Draft and review commercial agreements, identify legal risks and mitigation strategies, negotiate terms with internal stakeholders and external parties, and maintain contract templates and playbooks.
  • Provide day-to-day legal advice to business units, proactively flag legal risks, recommend solutions, and interpret laws, regulations, and policies for internal teams.
  • Understand the impact of the National Credit Act and Protection of Personal Information Act on the business and advise accordingly.
  • Consult and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on legal matters.
  • Ensure compliance with non-core but high-risk legislation, including the Companies Act, Promotion of Access to Information Act, Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication-Related Information Act, and Consumer Protection Act.
  • Research new laws, regulatory changes, industry standards, and case law, and prepare legal opinions.
  • Advise and assist staff and clients with data access and credit regulatory queries, including Regulation 19(13) and prescribed purposes.
  • Act as liaison between the legal team and internal clients, advise on legal matters, and serve as a first point of contact.
  • Draft legal letters, including termination and breach-of-contract letters, and maintain standard template letters for business use.
  • Investigate allegations of unauthorized data access and manage the legal email inbox.
  • Assist with regulatory submissions, collate evidence for National Credit Regulator examinations and inspections, and support responses to Information Regulator submissions and investigations.
  • Support legal research and monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting Experian Africa, including National Credit Regulator guidance, Information Regulator notices, and Central Bank of Lesotho publications.
  • Provide administrative and drafting support for corporate governance, including Board and committee meeting minutes, Terms of Reference, resolutions, registers, and statutory filings.
  • Maintain the governance records repository and support adherence to internal governance processes and regulatory requirements.
  • Contribute to sound corporate governance and good corporate practices, including compliance obligations under the Companies Act.
  • Support end-to-end management of litigation and regulatory disputes, liaise with internal stakeholders and external counsel, oversee evidence and document collection and review, monitor legal spend, and report on litigation risks, developments, and outcomes.
  • Update and submit the Legal department risk register to the Risk department on time.
  • Maintain departmental policies and update them as required.
  • Perform other tasks as requested by the Legal Manager or General Counsel Africa.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in the financial services industry is preferred.
  • Experience with sales departments is an advantage.
  • Experience with data protection and national credit laws is an advantage.
  • At least 2 years of experience in the credit or credit bureau industry is an advantage.

About the Company

Experian

Venture capital arm funding data startups

Experian Ventures is the venture capital arm of Experian, a global information services company. It provides investment capital and strategic partnerships to startups, helping them grow by leveraging Experian's data assets, technology, and global network. The fund focuses on backing entrepreneurs who can disrupt data- and tech-driven markets, using Experian's platforms and reach to accelerate portfolio companies. Unlike standalone funds, it differentiates itself with access to Experian's scale, data resources, and worldwide offices, enabling closer collaboration and faster go-to-market support. The goal is to fund and mentor startups that can shape the future of information services while expanding Experian's ecosystem and influence across regions.

Company size
1-10
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
$82M
Headquarters
Costa Mesa, CA
Founded
1995

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