Group Legal Counsel

Recruiter:

Telebest

Job Ref:

JBT000940/NB

Date posted:

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Legal Insurance/Advisory industry, has an EE opportunity available for a Group Legal Counsel, to be based in the Roodepoort area.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

Admitted Attorney/Advocate
5 – 8 years of corporate legal experience outside the legal profession, ideally in the Financial Services industry, with a proven track record in the areas of your responsibilities.
High academic achievement
Exceptional oral and written communication skills are essential
Must have a passion for jurisprudence and law
Must be confident and assertive in dealing with a broad range of legal issues and interacting with Group executives, regulators, and third parties
Must be fluent in English and be able to speak two other official South African languages
Must be computer literate and a competent user of business software

KPAs:

Providing legal advice to entities in the Group, on a full range of legal matters
Ensuring a technically sound contractual relationship within Group structures and with policyholders and third-party business partners
Providing Counsel on intellectual property issues and regulatory advertising standards
Conducting research into legal matters and provide advice as requested by Group executives
Drafting and vetting legal documents and assisting in contract negotiations
Assisting senior management with complex labour issues
Oversight of all active litigation in the Group

Please note should you not receive a response within 7 days of applying, you may consider your application as being unsuccessful.

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