Legal Advisor Advanced: Employee Relations at Old Mutual

Job Description

LEGAL ADVISOR ADVANCED

• This CPT based role is responsible for providing advanced specialist employee relations support. It also partakes in actions related to risk management and technical training.
• Required to equip and support line and human resources management to manage employees through contracts, policies, practices and processes, in the context of labour/employment legislation.
• Fostering sound employee relations within Old Mutual and its associated companies. Will also be required to litigate in external fora and manage litigation matters solely and/or in conjunction with external service providers and counsels.

KEY RESULT AREAS

• Legal Advice
• Consulting
• Employee Relationship Management
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management

Qualifications, Skills And Required Experience

• LLB or equivalent plus minimum 5-6 years post qualification experience.
• Must be an Admitted Attorney
• Employee Relations experience will be highly advantageous
• Great communication skills; understands how to communicate large complex changes using written, verbal and listening skills.
• Have an organized, structured and result orientated approach to work
• An effective time management skills and planning
• Adaptable and able to cope with a dynamic environment.
• Be reliable, have integrity and display a professional approach.