Legal Counsel-1

Legal Counsel-1 page is loaded Legal Counsel-1locations: Gauteng, Johannesburgtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: March 2, 2026 (1 day left to apply)job requisition id: JR104077 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 Provide specialist advice and perform general legal work in order to avoid, and where not possible, reduce legal risk. Responsibilities Legal Take responsibility for providing specific elements of the organization's legal service with guidance from senior colleagues. Provide legally accurate and clear support services and deliver required outcomes within the organization's established legal systems and protocols. Information and Business Advice Provide legally accurate advice, guidance and solutions, on the interpretation and application of policies and procedures, resolving complex or contentious queries and issues and enabling others to take appropriate actions. Document Preparation Provide legally accurate, clear and timeous drafting and vetting of agreements, legal opinions, policies and other relevant documentation. Stakeholder Engagement Develop and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders within the TIH Group. Identify and manage stakeholders up to management level, finding out their needs/issues/concerns to provide legal guide and support. Liaise with Industry bodies regarding complaints. Attend project meetings with relevant stakeholders regarding legal concerns. Improvement / Innovation Identify shortcomings and suggest improvements to existing processes, systems and procedures, then delivers a plan for a small element of a change management program with guidance from a project/program manager. Personal Capability Building Act as subject matter expert in an area of expertise. Maintain external accreditations and in-depth understanding of current and emerging regulation and industry best practices through continuing professional development, attending conferences, and reading specialist media. Education Grade 12 (Essential); LLB/BProc (Essential); Admitted attorney/Advocate (Essential) (Required) Experience 5 or more years' experience in a Legal Counsel role (Essential); 3 years of experience in the insurance industry dealing with regulatory contracts (Essential) Experience in financial services industry (Advantageous).Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to success, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hardworking, curious, trustworthy, humble and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the Top Workplace in our area.