Senior Pension Legal & Technical Advisor

Sanlam Limited

South Africa

On-site

ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Simeka Consultants and Actuaries (Simeka), a Sanlam Corporate subsidiary, seeks a Senior Legal and Technical Specialist to provide high-level legal, regulatory and governance support for retirement funds and employee benefits. You will draft opinions, review fund rules and advise trustees, consultants and employer clients from SA-based offices.

The role emphasizes legal research, technical writing, stakeholder management and responsible use of AI in advisory work, with placement in

Qualifications

LLB degree or SA-equivalent qualification.
Postgraduate qualification in Pension Funds Law, Financial Planning, Compliance, Corporate Law or related field is advantageous.
Minimum 7 years post-qualification experience, preferably in retirement funds/employee benefits.
Experience providing independent legal or technical advice on retirement funds and employee benefits matters.
Experience drafting legal opinions, fund rules or governance documents.
Experience interpreting regulatory change and preparing technical communications or training.
Experience in a consulting, insurer, administrator or retirement fund environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Provide specialist legal and technical advice to consultants, funds, boards and employer clients.
Research, interpret and apply legislation, regulations and fund rules, and convert into practical recommendations.
Prepare clear, well-reasoned opinions and support complex regulatory matters.