In-house Lawyer

Badger Holdings; George; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider is looking for a talented In-house Lawyer to support the Head of Legal. This role involves providing high-quality legal services such as dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, and legal research. The ideal candidate will have a law degree and experience in managing litigation and delivering clear legal advice. The position is based in George, Western Cape, South Africa, offering an opportunity to be integral to strategic decision-making and compliance management.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing legal services in compliance and risk management.
• Proven ability to manage regulatory responses effectively.
• Strong drafting skills for legal documents and communication.

Responsibilities

• Draft and manage accurate IDR responses and tribunal submissions.
• Ensure compliance with Australian regulatory guidelines.
• Support litigation management by providing concise case summaries.
• Deliver clear legal advice on insurance products.
• Maintain professional communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Legal research

Regulatory compliance

Dispute resolution

Litigation support

Contract drafting

Education

Law degree

Job description

About Pacific International Insurance

Pacific International Insurance is an Australian insurance company with more than two decades’ experience in building unique insurance offerings. Our range of personal and business insurance solutions spans motor vehicle, pet, mobility equipment, professional indemnity, and general liability.

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint an In-house Lawyer! This role supports the Head of Legal in Australia by providing high‑quality legal services across dispute resolution, regulatory responses, litigation preparation, legal research, and internal advisory functions. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance, managing risk, and supporting strategic decision‑making across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Dispute Resolution

• Timely and accurate drafting of IDR response letters and tribunal submissions.
• Effective management of Ombudsman and AFCA matters within required timeframes.

Regulatory & Governance

• Compliance with Australian regulatory guidelines and General Insurance Code of Practice.
• Accurate and timely preparation of regulatory response letters and reporting.

Litigation & Mediation

• Delivery of concise case summaries and chronologies for mediations and trials.
• Effective support in litigation management and reporting.

Legal Advisory & Research

• Provision of clear, accurate legal advice on insurance products and complex claims.
• Completion of ad hoc legal research within agreed timelines.

General Legal Support

• Drafting of agreements and accurate maintenance of matter registers.
• Professional communication with external legal providers and internal stakeholders.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Adherence to Pacific policies and procedures.
• Timely incident / breach reporting and support for regulatory change management.