Legal Advisor - 6 Months Contract (Parktown) at Rand Mutual - RMA

THE JOB AT A GLANCE

• As the Legal Advisor, you will report into the Head: Legal Operations. You will perform an effective and efficient Legal Advisor function to the company within the company policies and procedures and relevant legislation.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Represent RMA during Tribunal hearing of section 91 objections
• Manage sections 56 and 90 cases in terms of COIDA
• Draft and review contracts in line with applicable company polices
• Draft and review policy wording on COID related products
• Drafting of legal documents at the request of EXCO or business units
• Draft department activity reports
• Provide professional written and well researched legal opinions and advice to all business units as and when required
• Instruct and draft briefing material for external legal service providers
• Manage all litigation for and against the company and liaise with attorneys and advocates
• Ensure recoveries of all fraud claims
• Represent the department at the Technical Committee meetings
• Assist the department with any other ad hoc legal matters.

Requirements

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE?

Qualifications and experience:

• Grade 12 qualification/Matric Certificate
• Legal Degree (LLB)
• 3-5 years working experience in the legal environment
• Admitted Attorney
• Ability to interface with clients and staff
• Excellent verbal communication and writing skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good presentation skills and ability to interact with senior management
• Experience in drafting Legal documents.

Knowledge and skills:

• Valid driver’s license
• Articulate and able to work with all levels of the company
• Able to work independently and under pressure
• High level of precision and attention to detail

Competencies required:

• Contributing to Team Success
• Managing Work
• Initiating Action
• Stress Tolerance
• Decision Making