Legal Counsel

Telesure Investment Holdings; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment group in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to provide specialist legal advice, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure compliance with regulatory contracts. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, a law degree, and will be an admitted attorney. This role offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment while contributing to legal risk management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as Legal Counsel.
• Experience in the insurance industry with regulatory contracts.
• Knowledge of financial services is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist legal advice to reduce legal risks.
• Draft and vet legal agreements and documentation.
• Manage stakeholder relationships within the organization.

Skills

Legal advice and guidance

Drafting legal documents

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Grade 12

LLB / BProc

Admitted attorney / Advocate

Job description

Overview

Job title: Legal Counsel

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: October 29, 2025

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice and perform general legal work in order to avoid, and where not possible, reduce legal risk.
• Take responsibility for providing specific elements of the organization's legal service with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Provide legally accurate and clear support services and deliver required outcomes within the organization's established legal systems and protocols.
• Provide legally accurate advice, guidance and solutions, on the interpretation and application of policies and procedures, resolving complex or contentious queries and issues and enabling others to take appropriate actions.
• Provide legally accurate, clear and timely drafting and vetting of agreements, legal opinions, policies and other relevant documentation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders within the TIH Group. Identify and manage stakeholders up to management level, finding out their needs / issues / concerns to provide legal guide and support.
• Liaise with Industry bodies regarding complaints.
• Attend project meetings with relevant stakeholders regarding legal concerns.
• Identify shortcomings and suggest improvements to existing processes, systems and procedures, then deliver a plan for a small element of a change management program with guidance from a project / program manager.
• Act as subject matter expert in an area of expertise. Maintain external accreditations and in-depth understanding of current and emerging regulation and industry best practices through continuing professional development, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Education and Experience

• Education: Grade 12 (Essential); LLB / BProc (Essential); Admitted attorney / Advocate (Essential) (Required)
• Experience: 5 or more years' experience in a Legal Counsel role (Essential); 3 years of experience in the insurance industry dealing with regulatory contracts (Essential); Experience in financial services industry (Advantageous).