Current Opportunities
Legal Officer
POSITION: Legal Officer
DEPARTMENT: Legal & Compliance
LOCATION: EDENVALE, JHB
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:
o Key skills include:
o Strong background in commercial and insurance law;
o Analytical and attentive to detail
o Proven track record in providing effective legal counsel and developing contracts
that mitigate legal risks
o Serving as a legal resource and point of reference on legal and insurance matters, as well as rendering formal and informal legal opinions;
o Maintaining legal contracts data base;
o Draft, negotiate and review agreements;
o Managing litigious matter on behalf of the company;
o Instruct external legal counsel on various matters;
o Sound understanding of relevant legislation and its impact on business strategy
o Ability to identify and mitigate legal risks
o Familiar with complaint handling process and corresponding with respective
regulatory bodies
o Interpersonally agile and strong at building relationships at all levels
o Self-starter with the ability to work well independently
o Ability to draft legal reports
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
o Grade 12 / Matric
o Admitted Attorney
o Post Graduate qualification would be advantageous
o 5 years post qualification experience
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
o Financial services background incl. direct exposure to financial legislation
o Minimum of 5 years' experience within Financial Services or Insurance sector
o Experience or knowledge in Compliance with a focus on TCF, POPI, CPA, FAIS, FICA and
Insurance legislation
Sensitivity - Confidential
o Commercial law technical and drafting skills
o Interpersonal skills and strong character
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
o Solutions driven
o Attention to detail
o Energetic
o Ability to work under pressure
o Team player
o Accuracy
o Honesty
o Reliability
o Integrity
o Self-discipline
o Highly self-motivated
o Confident
o Good communication skills at all levels within the organisation
o Ability to effectively handle challenging situations
o Business initiative
o Strong administrative skills
o Clean credit and criminal records
o 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