Legal Officer

Join TIH, home to some of South Africa’s leading financial service providers, and grow your career while being part of an organisation with purpose.

Job Purpose

Advise on and perform general legal work in order to avoid, and where not possible, reduce legal risk.

Responsibilities

Legal

Take responsibility for managing and delivering a designated legal case work for relevant portfolio. Provide legally accurate and clear support services and deliver required outcomes within the organisation's established legal systems and protocols.

Data Collection and Analysis

Collate and analyse data in respect of specific matters to provide accurate legal guidance. Involves working independently.

Information and Business Advice

Provide specialist advice on the interpretation and application of policies and procedures, resolving queries and issues and referring very complex or contentious issues to others. Resolve queries from stakeholders by providing accurate, legal advice, guidance and solutions

Document Preparation

Provide legally accurate, clear and timeous drafting and vetting of agreements, legal opinions, policies and other relevant documentation.

Stakeholder Engagement

Develop stakeholder engagement through identifying stakeholders, finding out their needs/issues/concerns and reacting to these to support the communication of business information and decisions.
Develop and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders within the TIH Group.
Liaise with Industry bodies regarding complaints.
Attend project meetings with relevant stakeholders regarding legal concerns.

Improvement / Innovation

Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them.

Personal Capability Building

Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media. Keeping abreast with amendments to legislation, industry trends and best practice.

Education

Grade 12 (Essential); LLB/BProc (Essential); Admitted attorney/Advocate (Essential) (Required)

Experience

3 or more years experience in a Legal Advisor role (Essential);
Experience in financial services industry (Advantageous).

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