Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Legal Practitioner to join our Group Corporate Services team. This role will support a diversified group of companies operating primarily in the highly regulated short-term insurance industry, providing expert legal guidance and operational legal support across various legal domains.
Contracts & Policy Drafting
Draft, review, and negotiate:

• Commercial and supplier agreements
• Insurance policy wording and endorsements
• Leases, sale agreements, corporate resolutions
• Employment contracts, SLAs, MOUs, NDAs

Legal Advisory & Risk Management
Provide sound legal advice on matters relating to:

• Insurance law
• Contract and commercial law
• Company law, including complex group structures
• Property law, leases, and business acquisition
• CPA, POPIA, and relevant regulatory frameworks

Dispute Resolution & Litigation Support

• Provide support in a broad range of disputes including, but not limited to, employment, commercial, and regulatory matters
• Interact with and brief external legal counsel on complex litigation and dispute matters
• Chair disciplinary hearings where required and prepare documentation for CCMA and other forums
• Support internal investigations and manage legal correspondence related to disputes

Corporate Governance & Business Structuring

• Support business registrations and amendments to MOIs
• Maintain board resolutions and secretarial documentation
• Assist with due diligence during mergers/acquisitions

Regulatory Support

• Collaborate with the Head of Governance, Risk, and Compliance to ensure legislative alignment
• Interpret new legislation and its implications on operations
• Participate in governance and risk and support policy development

Qualifications & Experience:

• LLB Degree (Essential)
• Admitted Attorney (Advantageous)
• 2-4 years' experience in a corporate or advisory environment

Key Competencies:

• Exceptional legal drafting and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective research and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication (written and verbal)
• Ability to manage diverse legal matters independently
• Collaborative team player with multi-disciplinary stakeholders
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal systems