Legal Specialist

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description


SUMMARY:
-POSITION INFO:Responsibilities:

  • Provide comprehensive legal support to the business unit, ensuring timely, sound legal advice aligned with the company's strategy and risk appetite.
  • Develop an in-depth understanding of business unit products, channels, and features.
  • Produce written legal opinions, undertake research, and stay updated on legislative developments.
  • Maintain collegial relations with the Legal Department and keep the Legal Manager informed of key developments.
Legal Expertise:
  • Stay current on relevant laws, regulations, and standards.
  • Draft, review, and interpret legal documents, contracts, and policies.
  • Provide advice on compliance with local and international laws and support the design of compliant products.
Contract and Risk Management:
  • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, service contracts, and vendor agreements.
  • Proactively manage legal risks, identify gaps, and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Support in preparing reports on legal risks, litigation, and agreements for senior management.
Dispute Resolution:
  • Advise on litigation strategy, liaise with external counsel, and represent the company in legal proceedings.
Coaching and Support:
  • Provide legal advice and training to internal departments.
Stakeholder Management:
  • Advise management on rights and obligations in business transactions and support risk control measures.
  • Coach and develop team members and share legislative updates.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and admission as an attorney or advocate in South Africa.
  • 5-7 years of post-admission legal experience, ideally in the credit,
, or financial services industry. * Proficiency in MS Office and legal research tools
  • Experience in insurance law, litigation, and regulatory compliance is preferred.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1406011
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned