In-house Lawyer

Badger Holdings (Pty) Ltd; George; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm seeks an In-house Lawyer to provide high-quality legal services, including dispute resolution and compliance management. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and possesses strong skills in legal drafting and analysis. You will work closely with the Head of Legal to ensure compliance and manage risk effectively. This permanent position is based in George, Western Cape, and requires a professional with excellent communication skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of contract law, corporate governance, and intellectual property.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Professional and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Draft IDR response letters and tribunal submissions.
• Manage Ombudsman and AFCA matters.
• Prepare regulatory response letters and reports.
• Support litigation management and reporting.
• Provide legal advice on insurance products and claims.
• Draft agreements and maintain matter registers.

Skills

Legal drafting

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification

Job description

Remuneration: market-related

Location: George

Job level: Junior/Mid

Type: Permanent

Reference: #BH-415

Company: Badger Holdings

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.

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.
• Dispute resolution: Effective management of Ombudsman and AFCA matters within required timeframes.
• Regulatory and governance: Compliance with Australian regulatory guidelines and General Insurance Code of Practice.
• Regulatory and governance: Accurate and timely preparation of regulatory response letters and reporting.
• Litigation and mediation: Delivery of concise case summaries and chronologies for mediations and trials.
• Litigation and mediation: Effective support in litigation management and reporting.
• Legal advisory and research: Provision of clear, accurate legal advice on insurance products and complex claims.
• Legal advisory and research: Completion of ad hoc legal research within agreed timelines.
• General Legal Support: Drafting of agreements and accurate maintenance of matter registers.
• General Legal Support: Professional communication with external legal providers and internal stakeholders.
• Compliance and risk management: Adherence to Pacific policies and procedures.
• Compliance and risk management: Timely incident/breach reporting and support for regulatory change management.

The Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, corporate governance, and intellectual property.
• Excellent legal drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure with strong attention to detail.
• Professional, collaborative approach with exceptional communication skills.