Job Overview:

• The role focuses on maintaining and enhancing the company’s legal strategy, ensuring sound legal guidance for the organization.
• The successful candidate will assist the Head of Legal and Compliance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Grade 12 / Matric certificate.
• Admitted Attorney.
• Post Graduate qualification (advantageous).
• 5+ years post-qualification experience in legal practice.

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills Required:

Experience in Financial Services:

• Exposure to financial legislation is essential.
• At least 5 years in the Financial Services or Insurance sectors.
• Experience with compliance, including TCF, POPI, CPA, FAIS, FICA, and Insurance legislation.

Legal Skills:

• Strong technical and drafting skills in commercial law.
• Ability to navigate legal challenges and offer solutions.

Interpersonal & Organizational Skills:

• Strong character and interpersonal abilities to work across various organizational levels.
• Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team.

Other Requirements:

Personal Traits:

• Solutions-driven, detail-oriented, energetic, and self-disciplined.
• High levels of integrity, reliability, honesty, and confidentiality.
• Motivated, confident, and self-starter.

Administrative Skills:

• Strong administrative skills and accuracy in work.

Additional Criteria:

• Clean credit and criminal records.
• Ability to uphold company values.

Key Responsibilities:

Legal Expertise:

• Provide legal counsel, focusing on commercial and insurance law.
• Develop contracts that minimize legal risks.
• Serve as a resource for legal and insurance matters.
• Maintain and manage legal contracts database.
• Draft, negotiate, and review agreements.
• Oversee and manage litigious matters for the company.
• Instruct and coordinate with external legal counsel as necessary.
• Understand relevant legislation and its business impact.

Legal Risk Management:

• Identify and mitigate potential legal risks.
• Handle complaints and interact with regulatory bodies.

Additional Skills and Qualities:

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Self-starter, able to work independently.
• Drafting legal reports and other documentation as required.