Legal Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive legal support to the business unit, ensuring timely, sound legal advice aligned with the company’s strategy and risk appetite.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of business unit products, channels, and features.
• Produce written legal opinions, undertake research, and stay updated on legislative developments.
• Maintain collegial relations with the Legal Department and keep the Legal Manager informed of key developments.

Legal Expertise:

• Stay current on relevant laws, regulations, and standards.
• Draft, review, and interpret legal documents, contracts, and policies.
• Provide advice on compliance with local and international laws and support the design of compliant products.

Contract and Risk Management:

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, service contracts, and vendor agreements.
• Proactively manage legal risks, identify gaps, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support in preparing reports on legal risks, litigation, and agreements for senior management.

Dispute Resolution:

• Advise on litigation strategy, liaise with external counsel, and represent the company in legal proceedings.

Coaching and Support:

• Provide legal advice and training to internal departments.

Stakeholder Management:

• Advise management on rights and obligations in business transactions and support risk control measures.
• Coach and develop team members and share legislative updates.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and admission as an attorney or advocate in South Africa.
• 5–7 years of post-admission legal experience, ideally in the credit, banking, or financial services industry.
• Proficiency in MS Office and legal research tools
• Experience in insurance law, litigation, and regulatory compliance is preferred.