Legal Dispute Specialist at Telesure Investment Holdings (TIH)

• Liaise and ensure continuous communication on disputes referred from the applicable platforms on a verbal and written basis within the set time frames provided by their offices
• Defend the organisations reasoning to the applicable platforms where and when required
• Manage and maintain disputes including the drafting of legal responses, listening to evidence and making decisions regarding disputes; as well as the issuing of instructions to attorneys regarding summons received and all correspondence with attorneys where and when required
• Ensure all work meets operational, technical and financial results and/ or targets
• Ensure up to date knowledge of applicable platforms
• Ensure up-to-date knowledge of organisational procedures and philosophies
• Build and maintain relationships within the organisation and applicable platforms
• Liaise with attorneys and/or applicable platforms to negotiate the best possible fee/settlement
• Conduct research into legal acts and make recommendations to management as required
• Keep abreast of all relevant legislation as well as best practice and apply accordingly
• Deliver the Telesure Service Way through personal effort and through others.
• Deliver on TCF principles in alignment with regulatory requirements

Essential

Requirements

• Grade 12 (Standard 10) with University Entrance (NQF4)

Desirable

• RE compliant
• FAIS compliant
• Relevant legal/business degree/diploma

Essential

• 2-3 years’ experience in a legal/dispute environment
• 2-3 years’ experience in the insurance industry

Desirable

• Legal background within an insurance industry
• Legal practice experience