Legal Officer

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Executive Head: Legal & Compliance

POSITION TYPE: Permanent

BENEFITS: In-house Medical Aid (50/50 contribution), Retirement Fund (50/50 contribution)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position entails maintaining and enhancing the legal strategy to ensure the company is provided with sound and professional legal guidance.

DUTIES / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Strong background in commercial and insurance law;
2. Analytical and attentive to detail;
3. Proven track record in providing effective legal counsel and developing contracts that mitigate legal risks;
4. Serving as a legal resource and point of reference on legal and insurance matters, as well as rendering formal and informal legal opinions;
5. Draft, negotiate and review agreements;
6. Managing litigious matters on behalf of the company;
7. Instruct external legal counsel on various matters;
8. Sound understanding of relevant legislation and its impact on business strategy;
9. Ability to identify and mitigate legal risks;
10. Familiar with complaint handling process and corresponding with respective regulatory bodies;
11. Interpersonally agile and strong at building relationships at all levels;
12. Self-starter with the ability to work well independently;
13. Ability to draft legal reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

• Admitted Attorney;
• Post Graduate qualification would be advantageous.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Financial services background incl. direct exposure to financial legislation;
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within Financial Services or Insurance sector;
• Experience or knowledge in Compliance with a focus on TCF, POPI, CPA, FAIS, FICA;
• Commercial law technical and drafting skills;
• Interpersonal skills and strong character.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Attention to detail;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Self-discipline;
• Good communication skills at all levels within the organisation;
• Ability to effectively handle challenging situations;
• Strong administrative skills;
• Clean credit and criminal records;
• Own and live up to company values.

Application instructions:

PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Please send your updated MS Word CV, Matric certificate, and verification of disability to office@bradshawleroux.co.za