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Pension Funds Adjudicator
Pretoria
On-site
ZAR 200 000 - 300 000
Full time
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OPFA seeks to appoint a candidate who is results-driven, passionate about service delivery, thrives under pressure, respects deadlines, and is a team player with high levels of professionalism.
Responsibilities
- Receive investigation file and identify areas that require further investigation to dispose of a complaint
- Request further information from parties to a complaint where required
- Identify the need for and request expert reports in appropriate matters
- Engage with parties to a complaint concerning the administrative aspects of the file/investigation.
- Ensure that procedural fairness requirements are adhered to
- Maintain a proper record of all complaints allocated, including a record of all correspondence relating to a complaint, proof of service, telephone calls, emails, etc.
- Ensure all information is captured and processed on the OPFA case management system
- Prepare and submit quality draft determinations to the Team Leader within set timelines in accordance with daily, weekly, and monthly targets
- Attend to corrections on reviewed drafts
- Correctly identify out-of-jurisdiction matters
- Draft settlement and out-of-jurisdiction letters for approval by the Team Leader
- Assist with projects/ad hoc tasks as and when required
- Submit weekly and monthly statistics to the Team Leader
- Prepare records for the Financial Services Tribunal or High Court
Qualifications and Experience
- A Law Degree, i.e. BCom Law, BA Law, or LLB (Bachelor of Laws)
- 3 years' experience in the retirement funds industry – administration, management, or regulation
- Knowledge and understanding of the appropriate legislative and regulatory frameworks
- Ability to assess and investigate facts, interpret legislation, and draft legal documents
- Legal research
- Experience in the financial services sector will be an added advantage
- Knowledge and understanding of the Pension Funds Act and the role of the Pension Funds Adjudicator
- High level of ethics and integrity
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Ability to manage a caseload and work under pressure
- Time management
- Proper record keeping
- Take initiative in personal development
- Team player
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R104000 - R130878 Y Remote Choice
Posted today
Are you a skilled Legal Secretary/ Legal Support Specialistwith a passion for precision and professionalism? Our client is looking for an experienced individual based in Cape Town to join their dynamic remote legal support team, working closely with Fee Earners in the UK.
You'll play a key part in supporting legal professionals within one of our specialist departments: Road Traffic Accidents, Employers' Liability, or Occupiers & Public Liability. This is a full -time position in a fast -paced legal environment — perfect for someone who thrives in a structured, detail -oriented work environment.
Are you a skilled Legal Secretary/ Legal Support Specialistwith a passion for precision and professionalism? Our client is looking for an experienced individual based in Cape Town to join their dynamic remote legal support team, working closely with Fee Earners in the UK.
You'll play a key part in supporting legal professionals within one of our specialist departments: Road Traffic Accidents, Employers' Liability, or Occupiers & Public Liability. This is a full -time position in a fast -paced legal environment — perfect for someone who thrives in a structured, detail -oriented work environment.
Requirements
What You'll Be Doing
Are you a skilled Legal Secretary/ Legal Support Specialistwith a passion for precision and professionalism? Our client is looking for an experienced individual based in Cape Town to join their dynamic remote legal support team, working closely with Fee Earners in the UK.
You'll play a key part in supporting legal professionals within one of our specialist departments: Road Traffic Accidents, Employers' Liability, or Occupiers & Public Liability. This is a full -time position in a fast -paced legal environment — perfect for someone who thrives in a structured, detail -oriented work environment.
Requirements
What You'll Be Doing
You'll be embedded in a collaborative team of legal secretaries providing seamless support across key areas. Tasks will include:
Digital dictation transcription from UK -based Fee Earners
Drafting and formatting legal documents, correspondence, and reports
Managing client and third -party communications (calls, emails, scheduling)
Court bundle and case prep
Organising conferences, calls, and diary appointments
Keeping accurate records and assisting with monthly productivity reports
Posted today
Are you a skilled Legal Secretary/ Legal Support Specialistwith a passion for precision and professionalism? Our client is looking for an experienced individual based in Cape Town to join their dynamic remote legal support team, working closely with Fee Earners in the UK.
You'll play a key part in supporting legal professionals within one of our specialist departments: Road Traffic Accidents, Employers' Liability, or Occupiers & Public Liability. This is a full -time position in a fast -paced legal environment — perfect for someone who thrives in a structured, detail -oriented work environment.
Requirements
What You'll Be Doing
You'll be embedded in a collaborative team of legal secretaries providing seamless support across key areas. Tasks will include:
Digital dictation transcription from UK -based Fee Earners
Drafting and formatting legal documents, correspondence, and reports
Managing client and third -party communications (calls, emails, scheduling)
Court bundle and case prep
Organising conferences, calls, and diary appointments
Keeping accurate records and assisting with monthly productivity reports
What You'll Need to Succeed
Solid experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal PA, or similar administrative legal role
Strong familiarity with litigation procedures, ideally in personal injury or civil claims
Comfortable using digital dictation tools and case management systems
Excellent English communication skills – written and verbal
Able to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setup
A reliable internet connection and a quiet, professional home workspace
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Posted today
SKELAR is a venture builder that creates international product IT companies following the rules of the venture investment world. Together with our co-founders, we assemble strong teams to launch tech businesses and succeed in global markets.
We are currently looking for a Legal Support Expert for Howly – a Ukrainian product in our ecosystem – who will: a) take on the most responsible mission: providing assistance with legal questions to our users via phone calls and online chat, and helping them solve their problems. We aim to revolutionize the field of online consultations and are actively working on the platform that will make this possible.
Key Responsibilities in this Role:
- Provide answers to clients' legal inquiries via phone calls and online chats – these are the main interaction channels;
- Consult clients by providing general legal information within the platform's policies;
- Research regulations, laws, and other relevant sources to formulate accurate and comprehensive answers;
- Assist in updating the knowledge base and the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section;
- Adhere to internal guidelines and policies to ensure consistent and high-quality service;
- Work with chat platforms;
- Actively monitor new inquiries during a shift and effectively prioritize them according to their urgency and importance.
What is Important to Us:
- A diploma in Ukrainian or International Law (we also consider 4th+ year students of the relevant specialty);
- Excellent knowledge of Legal English (level no lower than C1 – confident written and oral communication);
- Understanding of basic principles of international law (ability to navigate key concepts and systems);
- Work experience of 6+ months in a Ukrainian law firm will be an advantage;
- Readiness to work remotely and ensure the appropriate technical conditions.
Minimum System Requirements for Comfortable Work:
- Internet speed of at least 25 Mbps
- Download speed of at least 1 Mbps
- Upload speed of at least 6 Mbps
- At least 8 GB of RAM
- Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 Quad Core
What We Offer:
- Remote work format, you can work from anywhere in Ukraine or the world;
- 20 days of paid vacation per year;
- Unlimited sick leave days with a doctor's note;
- Schedule 3/3 (evening, night shifts, 3 days off):
- Evening: 17:00 — 02:00.
- Evening: 17:00 — 02:00.
- Night: 00:00 — 08:00. (During Daylight Saving Time - until the last Sunday of October).
- And during Standard Time:
- Evening: 16:00 — 01:00.
- Evening: 16:00 — 01:00.
- Night: 23:00 — 07:00.
- Career opportunities for the development of your professional skills.
Let's build the next big everything together
Job Type: Full-time
R1150 - R1220 Y Job Duck
Posted today
JOB DUCK IS HIRING A LEGAL SUPPORT COORDINATOR
For ambitious, culturally diverse, curious minds seeking booming careers, Job Duck unlocks and nurtures your potential. We connect you with rewarding, remote job opportunities with US-based employers who recognize and appreciate your skills, allowing you to not just survive but thrive. As a lifestyle company we ensure that everybody working here has a fantastic time, which is why we've earned the Great Place to Work Certification for 4 years
Role Overview
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys being the steady support behind a busy legal practice. You'll help manage cases, prepare legal documents, and keep communication flowing smoothly. Your work will directly support attorneys and clients, making sure everything stays organized and on track. If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys helping others, and takes pride in staying ahead of the details, this opportunity will feel rewarding and meaningful.
Schedule:
Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM PT (USA)
Your Responsibilities Will Include but Are Not Limited To:
- Managing case and client records
- Drafting immigration forms and recommendation letters
- Assisting with package assembly and preparation
- Managing email communications
- Triaging client needs and prioritizing tasks
- Taking messages and scheduling appointments
- Managing the calendar and coordinating meetings
- Conducting legal research as instructed
- Supporting mailing and documentation tasks
- Reviewing specific cases if background allows
What We're Looking For:
- At least one to two years of experience in legal support or administrative roles, without an attorney-level qualification
- Familiarity with immigration law is a plus
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Proactive and dependable approach to work
- Comfortable working with sensitive legal information
- Loyal and people-oriented mindset
- Ability to work independently and follow instructions precisely
- Reliable computer setup (laptop/PC, headset, stable internet min. 10 Mbps download / 5 Mbps upload)
- Quiet, distraction-free remote work environment
What's In It for You?
- Monthly compensation starting from
1150 USD to 1220 USD - Paid time off
and holiday pay. - Referral and annual
bonuses. - Parental leave.
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Dedicated support from our team.
- A chance to work with clients who share our values.
Ready to dive in?
Apply now and make sure to follow all the instructions
DISCLAIMER: Every candidate must pass each step in our application process to become part of our team. Ensure you have all the required documentation ready to streamline your application process.
R24000 - R30000 Y Job Duck
Posted today
JOB DUCK IS HIRING A LEGAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST
For ambitious, culturally diverse, curious minds seeking booming careers, Job Duck unlocks and nurtures your potential. We connect you with rewarding, remote job opportunities with US-based employers who recognize and appreciate your skills, allowing you to not just survive but thrive. As a lifestyle company we ensure that everybody working here has a fantastic time, which is why we've earned the Great Place to Work Certification for 4 years
Role Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive person to support our Paralegal in managing her legal caseload. This role involves high-level administrative and analytical support throughout the litigation process, with a strong emphasis on discovery, calendar management, and coordination with legal teams.
Schedule:
Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM PST (USA)
Your Responsibilities Will Include but Are Not Limited To:
- Assisting in the day-to-day management of Paralegal cases
- Ensuring smooth workflow and timely execution of tasks
- Maintaining and monitoring Paralegal's calendar
- Tracking critical deadlines and scheduling key meetings
- Conducting thorough reviews of case materials during the discovery phase, identifying inconsistencies, errors, and relevant issues
- Analyzing medical records and scheduling data to uncover discrepancies and support case strategy
- Providing proactive reminders and follow-ups to ensure deadlines and tasks are met
- Collaborating closely with Paralegal and litigation case managers to facilitate communication and case progress
- Ensuring accuracy and completeness of documentation and case files.
What We're Looking For:
- At least two years of strong experience in legal discovery and case review
- Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively.
- Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
- Familiarity with legal processes and medical documentation is a plus.
- Reliable computer setup (laptop/PC, headset, stable internet min. 10 Mbps download / 5 Mbps upload)
- Quiet, distraction-free remote work environment
What's In It for You?
- Monthly compensation starting from
1150 USD to 1220 USD - Paid time off
and holiday pay. - Referral and annual
bonuses. - Parental leave.
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Dedicated support from our team.
- A chance to work with clients who share our values.
Ready to dive in?
Apply now and make sure to follow all the instructions
DISCLAIMER: Every candidate must pass each step in our application process to become part of our team. Ensure you have all the required documentation ready to streamline your application process.
R80000 - R120000 Y beBeeLegalSupport
Posted today
Job Description
This role involves providing comprehensive legal support to the financial services team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in South African property law, company law, and financial regulations.
The ideal candidate will be highly organized, have excellent communication skills, and be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
R13800 - R14640 Y Job Duck
Posted today
JOB DUCK IS HIRING A LEGAL OFFICE SUPPORT SPECIALIST
For ambitious, culturally diverse, curious minds seeking booming careers, Job Duck unlocks and nurtures your potential. We connect you with rewarding, remote job opportunities with US-based employers who recognize and appreciate your skills, allowing you to not just survive but thrive. As a lifestyle company we ensure that everybody working here has a fantastic time, which is why we've earned the Great Place to Work Certification for 4 years
Role Overview
We are looking for a reliable and organized person to support our legal team with a blend of administrative and client-facing responsibilities. This hybrid role is ideal for someone who thrives in a structured environment, enjoys multitasking, and is comfortable handling a low volume of client phone calls while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
Schedule:
Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST (USA)
Your Responsibilities Will Include but Are Not Limited To:
- Drafting and formatting legal correspondence, including letters and basic legal documents
- Managing electronic filing systems and maintaining accurate physical and digital case files
- Handling a limited number of incoming and outgoing phone calls, ensuring courteous and efficient communication
- Scheduling client consultations and coordinating attorney calendars
- Serving as a point of contact for clients, providing updates and support primarily via email and scheduled calls
- Communicating with opposing counsel regarding scheduling and case-related matters
- Assisting with general office operations and contribute to a collaborative team environment
What We're Looking For:
- At least one year of experience in a legal or administrative support role is preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities
- Proficiency in office software and legal filing systems
- Professional demeanor and a client-service mindset
- Reliable computer setup (laptop/PC, headset, stable internet min. 10 Mbps download / 5 Mbps upload)
- Quiet, distraction-free remote work environment
What's In It for You?
- Monthly compensation starting from
1150 USD to 1220 USD - Paid time off
and holiday pay. - Referral and annual
bonuses. - Parental leave.
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Dedicated support from our team.
- A chance to work with clients who share our values.
Ready to dive in?
Apply now and make sure to follow all the instructions
DISCLAIMER: Every candidate must pass each step in our application process to become part of our team. Ensure you have all the required documentation ready to streamline your application process.
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Empowering Africa's tomorrow, together…one story at a time.
With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.
Job Summary
To provide sound legal advice and support in area of specialization enabling the provision of legal risk management for the business.
Job Description
- To be a member of the legal team by managing Legal Key Risk in Absa Africa and to contribute to the development of the Legal Function. The role will primarily focus on providing legal support and advice to the business generally, including taking responsibility for transaction documentation, assisting with product development, and providing specific advice in response to business queries as well as queries from other businesses. The candidate will also have the opportunity to work on significant firm-wide projects which are often run in the team.
Accountability: Management of Legal Risk
- Ensure the bank's legal and regulatory position is managed effectively in all situations in which legal disputes or regulatory issues arise, at all times safeguarding Absa's reputation.
- Increase awareness of the Legal Key Risk Policies and report any breaches.
- Identify and articulate risks associated with proposed transactions, projects and activities that the business intends to undertake.
- Mitigate risks wherever possible.
- Attend necessary training sessions to ensure commerciality and continued legal professional development.
- Ensure regulatory & statutory compliance.
- Provide a clear record of relevant business transactions and legal advice given that effectively mitigates legal risk.
- Develop and sustain effective risk and control frameworks.
Accountability: Negotiate, draft and review agreements.
- Assist in structuring, negotiating & drafting legal agreements and documentation relating to standard agreements, transactions and new products.
- Provide legal support to the Business Support department, and working closely with recovery and litigation specialist, on various types of accounts
- Help to develop working structures and best practice guides for use within business.
- Address all probable risks by seeing to it that they are sufficiently addressed in legal agreements drafted.
- Consider, comment, negotiate and give advice on documents/ agreements for the Business.
- Give legal advice on transactions or deals to be done, or transactions that have been concluded.
- Conduct legal due diligences on transactions.
- Provide advice on legality, the lawfulness and enforceability of agreements and documents.
- Provide legal advice on security and assist in perfection of security.
- Support Procurement and Commercial Legal during Supplier contracting and on-boarding process
- Ensure and track engagements of Relationship Managers with their assigned vendors
- Deliver compliance to all Procurement Policies
- Obtain and cascade relevant information and analytics to conduct reviews that drives business improvement
- Participate in formal supplier performance reviews
- Review MI on a monthly basis per supplier in line with the contract requirements, spend, benefits, performance etc. and report on exceptions
Accountability: Stakeholder Management
- Determine needs of stakeholders by regular interaction with the stakeholders in order to discuss legal developments and matters with them
- Provide stakeholders with legal advice, support and legal and commercial solutions
- Provide specialist assistance to country legal teams in Absa Africa region
- Manage external counsel where required
- Distil and communicate and legal concepts in a simple, concise way that is easily understood by business stakeholders.
- Evaluate, manage and prioritise tasks in accordance with business need
Accountability: Reporting
- Compile lists of matters and registers of work or instructions received
- Provide reports as required to support the assessment of the legal risk control framework.
- Attend to ad hoc reports as requested by the Legal Head/ Team Leader, such as reports required by Absa/ LEXCO.
Skills And Experience
- Admitted Attorney
- B Comm Law and LLB; or BA Law and LLB; or B Juris and LLB; B Proc or LLB
- Junior lawyer, ideally 2-5 years' PQE
- Experience of working in a highly regulated, fast paced environment, where there are often competing demand
- Experience in insolvency law and restructuring, both informal and formal business rescue proceedings in terms of Chapter 6 of the Companies Act, is essential
- Experience in litigation, debt recovery, and liquidations would be preferred
- Some in-house experience would be preferred
Education
Bachelor Honours Degree: Law, Military Science and Security (Required)
Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.
Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised
R600000 - R1200000 Y Absa Group Limited
Posted today
Empowering Africa's tomorrow, story at a time.
With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.
Job Summary
To provide sound legal advice and support in area of specialization enabling the provision of legal risk management for the business.
Job Description
- To be a member of the legal team by managing Legal Key Risk in Absa Africa and to contribute to the development of the Legal Function. The role will primarily focus on providing legal support and advice to the business generally, including taking responsibility for transaction documentation, assisting with product development, and providing specific advice in response to business queries as well as queries from other businesses. The candidate will also have the opportunity to work on significant firm-wide projects which are often run in the team.
- Ensure the bank's legal and regulatory position is managed effectively in all situations in which legal disputes or regulatory issues arise, at all times safeguarding Absa's reputation.
- Increase awareness of the Legal Key Risk Policies and report any breaches.
- Identify and articulate risks associated with proposed transactions, projects and activities that the business intends to undertake.
- Mitigate risks wherever possible.
- Attend necessary training sessions to ensure commerciality and continued legal professional development.
- Ensure regulatory & statutory compliance.
- Provide a clear record of relevant business transactions and legal advice given that effectively mitigates legal risk.
- Develop and sustain effective risk and control frameworks.
- Assist in structuring, negotiating & drafting legal agreements and documentation relating to standard agreements, transactions and new products.
- Provide legal support to the Business Support department, and working closely with recovery and litigation specialist, on various types of accounts
- Help to develop working structures and best practice guides for use within business.
- Address all probable risks by seeing to it that they are sufficiently addressed in legal agreements drafted.
- Consider, comment, negotiate and give advice on documents/ agreements for the Business.
- Give legal advice on transactions or deals to be done, or transactions that have been concluded.
- Conduct legal due diligences on transactions.
- Provide advice on legality, the lawfulness and enforceability of agreements and documents.
- Provide legal advice on security and assist in perfection of security.
- Support Procurement and Commercial Legal during Supplier contracting and on-boarding process
- Ensure and track engagements of Relationship Managers with their assigned vendors
- Deliver compliance to all Procurement Policies
- Obtain and cascade relevant information and analytics to conduct reviews that drives business improvement
- Participate in formal supplier performance reviews
- Review MI on a monthly basis per supplier in line with the contract requirements, spend, benefits, performance etc. and report on exceptions
- Determine needs of stakeholders by regular interaction with the stakeholders in order to discuss legal developments and matters with them
- Provide stakeholders with legal advice, support and legal and commercial solutions
- Provide specialist assistance to country legal teams in Absa Africa region
- Manage external counsel where required
- Distil and communicate and legal concepts in a simple, concise way that is easily understood by business stakeholders.
- Evaluate, manage and prioritise tasks in accordance with business need
- Compile lists of matters and registers of work or instructions received
- Provide reports as required to support the assessment of the legal risk control framework.
- Attend to ad hoc reports as requested by the Legal Head/ Team Leader, such as reports required by Absa/ LEXCO.
- Admitted Attorney
- B Comm Law and LLB; or BA Law and LLB; or B Juris and LLB; B Proc or LLB
- Junior lawyer, ideally 2-5 years' PQE
- Experience of working in a highly regulated, fast paced environment, where there are often competing demand
- Experience in insolvency law and restructuring, both informal and formal business rescue proceedings in terms of Chapter 6 of the Companies Act, is essential
- Experience in litigation, debt recovery, and liquidations would be preferred
- Some in-house experience would be preferred
Bachelor Honours Degree: Law, Military Science and Security (Required)
Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.
Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised
R500000 - R1500000 Y Absa Group
Posted today
Empowering Africa's tomorrow, together…one story at a time.
With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.
Job Summary
To provide sound legal advice and support in area of specialization enabling the provision of legal risk management for the business.Job Description
- To be a member of the legal team by managing Legal Key Risk in Absa Africa and to contribute to the development of the Legal Function. The role will primarily focus on providing legal support and advice to the business generally, including taking responsibility for transaction documentation, assisting with product development, and providing specific advice in response to business queries as well as queries from other businesses. The candidate will also have the opportunity to work on significant firm-wide projects which are often run in the team.
Accountability: Management of Legal Risk
- Ensure the bank's legal and regulatory position is managed effectively in all situations in which legal disputes or regulatory issues arise, at all times safeguarding Absa's reputation.
- Increase awareness of the Legal Key Risk Policies and report any breaches.
- Identify and articulate risks associated with proposed transactions, projects and activities that the business intends to undertake.
- Mitigate risks wherever possible.
- Attend necessary training sessions to ensure commerciality and continued legal professional development.
- Ensure regulatory & statutory compliance.
- Provide a clear record of relevant business transactions and legal advice given that effectively mitigates legal risk.
- Develop and sustain effective risk and control frameworks.
Accountability: Negotiate, draft and review agreements.
- Assist in structuring, negotiating & drafting legal agreements and documentation relating to standard agreements, transactions and new products.
- Provide legal support to the Business Support department, and working closely with recovery and litigation specialist, on various types of accounts
- Help to develop working structures and best practice guides for use within business.
- Address all probable risks by seeing to it that they are sufficiently addressed in legal agreements drafted.
- Consider, comment, negotiate and give advice on documents/ agreements for the Business.
- Give legal advice on transactions or deals to be done, or transactions that have been concluded.
- Conduct legal due diligences on transactions.
- Provide advice on legality, the lawfulness and enforceability of agreements and documents.
- Provide legal advice on security and assist in perfection of security.
Accountability: Vendor Management
- Support Procurement and Commercial Legal during Supplier contracting and on-boarding process
- Ensure and track engagements of Relationship Managers with their assigned vendors
- Deliver compliance to all Procurement Policies
- Obtain and cascade relevant information and analytics to conduct reviews that drives business improvement
- Participate in formal supplier performance reviews
- Review MI on a monthly basis per supplier in line with the contract requirements, spend, benefits, performance etc. and report on exceptions
Accountability: Stakeholder Management
- Determine needs of stakeholders by regular interaction with the stakeholders in order to discuss legal developments and matters with them
- Provide stakeholders with legal advice, support and legal and commercial solutions
- Provide specialist assistance to country legal teams in Absa Africa region
- Manage external counsel where required
- Distil and communicate and legal concepts in a simple, concise way that is easily understood by business stakeholders.
- Evaluate, manage and prioritise tasks in accordance with business need
Accountability: Reporting
- Compile lists of matters and registers of work or instructions received
- Provide reports as required to support the assessment of the legal risk control framework.
- Attend to ad hoc reports as requested by the Legal Head/ Team Leader, such as reports required by Absa/ LEXCO.
Skills and Experience:
- Admitted Attorney
- B Comm Law and LLB; or BA Law and LLB; or B Juris and LLB; B Proc or LLB
- Junior lawyer, ideally 2-5 years' PQE
- Experience of working in a highly regulated, fast paced environment, where there are often competing demand
- Experience in insolvency law and restructuring, both informal and formal business rescue proceedings in terms of Chapter 6 of the Companies Act, is essential
- Experience in litigation, debt recovery, and liquidations would be preferred
- Some in-house experience would be preferred
Education
Bachelor Honours Degree: Law, Military Science and Security (Required)Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.
Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised
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