Specialist Legal

Liberty Group South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider in Johannesburg is seeking a Legal Specialist to provide expert legal advice on product development and compliance management. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Law and must be an Admitted Attorney with 2-3 years of relevant experience, particularly in financial services. The role involves vetting policy documents, supporting dispute resolutions, and delivering innovative legal solutions. Joining this team offers a chance to impact both the business and clients positively.

Benefits

Opportunity for professional growth

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in the Financial Services sector (essential).
• Strong knowledge of insurance and financial services.
• Understanding of relevant financial services legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and technical advice aligned with legislation.
• Vet policy documents for new and existing products.
• Identify and communicate current and anticipated legal risks.
• Support dispute resolution processes regarding product-related risks.

Skills

Strong commercial thinking and business acumen

In-depth knowledge of legislation impacting financial services

Excellent communication and drafting skills

Strong relationship management and collaboration skills

Analytical, detail-oriented, and results-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Admitted Attorney

Job description

Purpose

Legal Specialist to provide expert legal advice and support in areas requiring specialisation. The role focuses on the development of new products and the ongoing legal management of existing products, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations and enabling sound legal consultation services across the business.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Law
• Admitted Attorney
• 2–3 years’ experience in the Financial Services sector (essential)
• Strong knowledge of insurance and financial services
• Understanding of relevant financial services legislation
• Familiarity with product structures and regulatory requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal and technical advice aligned with legislation, frameworks, and best practices.
• Vet policy documents for new and existing products.
• Address general legal queries and provide opinions.
• Identify and communicate current and anticipated legal risks.
• Collaborate with product development, marketing, compliance, and tax teams to ensure compliance.
• Support dispute resolution processes by addressing product-related risks.
• Review communication documents sent to policyholders and marketing materials distributed publicly.
• Deliver proactive, innovative legal solutions that exceed client expectations.
• Contribute to a Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) service excellence culture.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong commercial thinking and business acumen.
• In-depth knowledge of legislation impacting financial services.
• Ability to make quality decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communication and drafting skills.
• Strong relationship management and collaboration skills.
• Effective time management and organisational ability.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and results-driven.
• Confident, ethical, and proactive with a continuous learning mindset.

Why Join Us?

At Liberty, we pride ourselves on building trust, delivering excellence, and supporting our employees’ growth. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of law, product innovation, and financial services, making a meaningful impact on both the business and our clients.