Legal Specialist

Neptune; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollard Insure is seeking a Legal Specialist to lead complex claims, recoveries, and litigation oversight. You will provide legal expertise, commercially driven advice, and disciplined execution to protect value and ensure fair outcomes across the claims lifecycle.

Join a team focused on governance, compliance, and delivering high-quality customer experiences while reducing costs and strengthening processes.

Qualifications

• Legal expertise with strong analytical and advisory capabilities.
• Commercial thinking and disciplined execution in complex claims.
• Ability to manage recoveries and litigation processes effectively.

Responsibilities

• Process recovery claims efficiently.
• Interpret policy wording accurately for litigation and recoveries.
• Draft legal documentation including summons and court papers.
• Manage relationships with attorneys and external legal partners.
• Monitor claims performance, turnaround times, and data integrity.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs and compliance standards.

Job description

Hello… an exciting new opportunity has become available in our Hollard Insure Division. We are looking to recruit a Legal Specialist.

• At Hollard, we don’t just process claims, we actively manage risk, protect value, and ensure fair outcomes.
• We are looking for a Legal Specialist who brings strong legal expertise, commercial thinking, and disciplined execution to manage complex claims, recoveries, and litigation processes.

Why This Role Matters

• Contribute to reducing claims costs and improving recoveries
• Ensure litigation decisions are commercially sound
• Deliver high quality customer experience during claims processes
• Strengthen governance and compliance across claims lifecycle

What You’ll Do

Claims Management & Recoveries

• Process recovery claims efficiently
• Conduct viability and cost benefit assessments
• Interpret policy wording accurately

Litigation & Legal Oversight

• Assess when litigation is appropriate
• Draft legal documentation including summons
• Manage attorneys and external legal partners

Operational Excellence & Governance

• Maintain data integrity and financial accuracy
• Track claims performance and turnaround times
• Ensure adherence to SOPs and compliance standards
• Manage queries and resolve complaints
• Build relationships with stakeholders
• Identify process improvement opportunities
• Contribute to best practices and team knowledge sharing