Legal Counsel 1

Telesure Investment Holdings (TIH); Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial service provider in South Africa is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide specialist legal advice and manage legal risks. The role involves stakeholder engagement, document preparation, and advising on policies. Candidates should have a Grade 12, LLB/BProc, and be an admitted attorney with at least 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the insurance sector. Join now for a rewarding career in a reputable organization.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is essential.
• LLB/BProc degree is essential.
• Admitted attorney/Advocate is essential.
• 5+ years' experience in a Legal Counsel role is essential.
• 3+ years in the insurance industry dealing with regulatory contracts is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to reduce legal risk.
• Draft and vet agreements, legal opinions, and policies.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders for legal support.
• Identify process improvements in legal procedures.

Skills

Legal service provision

Stakeholder management

Document drafting

Advice on policies and procedures

Education

Grade 12

LLB/BProc

Admitted attorney/Advocate

Job description

Join TIH, home to some of South Africa’s leading financial service providers, and grow your career while being part of an organisation with purpose.

Job Purpose

Provide specialist advice and perform general legal work in order to avoid, and where not possible, reduce legal risk.

Responsibilities

Legal

• 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.

Information and Business Advice

• 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.

Document Preparation

• Provide legally accurate, clear and timeous drafting and vetting of agreements, legal opinions, policies and other relevant documentation.

Stakeholder Engagement

• 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.

Improvement / Innovation

• Identify shortcomings and suggest improvements to existing processes, systems and procedures, then delivers a plan for a small element of a change management program with guidance from a project/program manager.

Personal Capability Building

• 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

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).

Think you have what it takes to be part of an unstoppable team who constantly finds better ways to give peace of mind? Don't wait, apply now.