Legal Advisor - 6 months contract

Rand Mutual Assurance; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading assurance company in Pretoria is seeking a Legal Advisor. This role involves representing the company in legal matters, managing COIDA cases, and drafting legal documents. You will enjoy a competitive salary and benefits while working in a collaborative environment with flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Flexible work arrangements

Personal and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in legal advisory roles within corporate environments.
• Strong understanding of COID legislation and related matters.
• Ability to draft and review complex legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company at Tribunal hearings.
• Manage case work under COIDA regulations.
• Draft and review contracts and policy documents.
• Provide legal opinions and advice to business units.
• Manage litigation and collaborate with external legal services.

Skills

Legal research

Contract drafting

Litigation management

Communication

Education

Law degree

Job description

THE JOB AT A GLANCE

As the Legal Advisor, you will report into the Head : Legal Operations. You will perform an effective and efficient Legal Advisor function to the company within the company policies and procedures and relevant legislation.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Represent RMA during Tribunal hearing of section 91 objections
• Manage sections 56 and 90 cases in terms of COIDA
• Draft and review contracts in line with applicable company polices
• Draft and review policy wording on COID related products
• Drafting of legal documents at the request of EXCO or business units
• Draft department activity reports
• Provide professional written and well researched opinions and advice to all business units as and when required
• Instruct and draft briefing material for external legal service providers
• Manage all litigation for and against the company and liaise with attorneys and advocates
• Ensure recoveries of all fraud claims
• Represent the department at the Technical Committee meetings

Assist the department with any other ad hoc legal matters.

WHAT WILL YOU GET IN RETURN?

We offer great opportunities for personal and professional development in a stable company that’s 131 years strong. The role comes with a competitive salary package and various benefits. Flexible work arrangements (combination of remote and in the office). Furthermore, you will be a part of a dedicated group of colleagues who value teamwork and collaboration.

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers. Kindly note that should you not receive a response within 21 days please consider your application unsuccessful.

Our Commitment to transformation :

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Rand Mutual Assurance and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.