Legal Advisor Specialist

Old Mutual; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 360 000 - 480 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Johannesburg seeks an Employee Relations Specialist for a 24-month fixed-term contract. This role involves providing advanced legal support, managing employee relations, and ensuring compliance with labor legislation. Ideal candidates should hold an LLB or equivalent and possess 4-6 years of IR experience, along with being an Admitted Attorney. The position offers an opportunity to shape employee relations within the organization.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in Employee Relations.
• Must be an Admitted Attorney.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced legal support in employee relations.
• Advises on HR processes and legal compliance.
• Manages litigation matters with external providers.

Skills

Action Planning

Analytical Thinking

Computer Literacy

Data Compilation

Developing Creative Solutions

Evaluating Information

Legal Practices

Oral Communications

Policies & Procedures

Professional Presentation

Second Language

Solution Analysis

Writing

Education

LLB or equivalent

Job description

Let's Write Africa's Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

This is a 24-month fixed term contract role, responsible for providing advanced specialist employee relations support. It also partakes in actions related to risk management and technical training. The incumbent is individually accountable for achieving results through own efforts over periods of up to 3 months.

Required to equip and support line and human resources management to manage employees through contracts, policies, practices and processes, in the context of labour/employment legislation.

To foster sound employee relations within Old Mutual and its associated companies. Will also be required to litigate in external fora and manage litigation matters solely and/or in conjunction with external service providers and counsels.

Key Result Areas

Legal Advice

• Provides advanced or specialist legal support.
• Provides assistance with legal or contractual documents.
• Conducts or participates in litigation if required.
• Provides legal opinions/comments on legislation.
• Drive / Assists with projects to ensure legal compliance.
• Provides support for restructuring processes

Personal Effectiveness

• Accountable for service delivery through own efforts.
• Individually accountable for managing own time, tasks and output quality for periods of up to 3 months.
• Makes increased contributions by broadening individual skills.
• Collaborates effectively with others to achieve personal results.
• Accepts and lives the company values.

Consulting

• Required to litigate in external fora and manage litigation matters in conjunction with external providers and counsels.
• Identifies needs in client area.
• Provides advice and assistance on HR processes and practices.
• Supports and advises on the design and/or redesign of HR processes and practices for the Group.

Employee Relationship Management

• Provides advice and assistance on ER matters related to BCEA, LRA, EEA SDA and POPI.
• Provides advice and assistance on the procedures related to grievances and disciplinary action.
• Provides technical training on IR procedures, processes, polices and collective agreements
• Builds and maintain sound relationships with trade unions, employees, line management and other internal and external stakeholders

Risk Management

• Contributes to the appropriate management of both legal and other risk within areas of responsibility
• Contributes to the appropriate management of legal risk within area of responsibility e.g. identifying legal risks, device and monitor management actions.
• Facilitates mitigating action and may initiate action by training and fixing, specifically where control break occurs or is likely to occur.

Stakeholder Management

• Networks or serves on industry bodies if required.
• Networks with high-level client base and presents marketing talks.

Requirements: Skills, Qualifications and Experience required

• The incumbent must be in possession of LLB or equivalent with 4-6 years IR experience in Employee Relations.
• Must be an Admitted Attorney

Competencies

• Collaboration (Relating)
• Customer First
• Execution
• Innovation (Perspective)
• Leading with Influence

Skills

Action Planning, Analytical Thinking, Computer Literacy, Data Compilation, Developing Creative Solutions, Evaluating Information, Executing Plans, Legal Practices, Oral Communications, Policies & Procedures, Presenting Solutions, Professional Presentation, Second Language, Solution Analysis, Writing

Competencies

• Communicates Effectively
• Courage
• Decision Quality
• Ensures Accountability
• Instills Trust
• Manages Complexity
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Persuades

Education

Bachelor Of Laws (LLB) (Required)

Closing Date

05 December 2025 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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