About this role

Context & Environment

Market in which the position operates : The position operates within the context of the legal profession.
Typology of contacts related to the position : Internal & external
Stakeholders connected to the position : Internal Clients External Legal Counsel MDs of Affiliated Subsidiaries.
Contacts related to the position : Level 3: level 2 + The position requires negotiation skills
Reflection horizon of the position : Long-term (+ 3 years)
Time horizon for the position's reflection : Implement instructions by optimizing processes.

Activities

The Legal Advisor Credit & Insurance position is responsible for:

Know, respect and ensure compliance with the Company's Code of Conduct.
To structure, negotiate and draft or review commercial contracts of a significant value for new or existing business, industry or joint venture matters within the ambit of the law, policies and procedures and management approvals.
To provide legal advice on how to structure commercial transactions.
To provide legal advice on issues concerning the operations, finance, strategy or reputation of the company.
To provide legal support to business projects.
To ensure compliance with legal policies and procedures.
To ensure that the company’s best interests are protected in litigation matters.
To manage litigation and commercial legal matters dealt with by external attorneys in South Africa and NBE countries.
To lead the rollout of inhouse training session pertaining to various topics (including competition law, environmental law, health and safety law and contract law).
To provide upskilling to interns on annual basis.
To reduce legal spend and reduce reliance on external attorneys by doing as much of the legal work in-house.

Candidate Profile

To be successfull in this role, you have to the possess the following:

Qualification level required for the position: Level 6 = Bachelor’s or equivalent level
Technical skills required for the position: Strong legal advisory skills, contracting drafting and negotiation skills, excellent written and presentation skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Behavioral competencies required for the position: Communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability, along with others like time management, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence
Language skills required for the position: English
Certification required for the position: Admission as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Legal Advisor Credit and Insurance