Legal Advisor
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Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Requisition Details & Talent Acquisition Consultant
REQ 142332 Thembi Mtshali
Location: Johannesburg
Closing Date: 24 October 2025
Cluster
Group Risk
Career Stream
Leadership Pipeline
Position
Legal Advisor - Litigation
Job Purpose
To provide legal advice and support the mitigation of litigation risk across the Group.
Job Responsibilities
Litigation Support
Assist senior legal advisors and the Head of Litigation with all litigation matters.
Provide litigation strategy by assessing case merits identifying legal risks and recommending appropriate courses of action to protect the organisations interests. This includes:
o Developing litigation plans and timelines.
o Advising on settlement strategies and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) options.
o Aligning litigation tactics with broader business and reputational objectives.
Manage litigation invoices and liaise with external legal service providers (attorneys and advocates).
Provide legal advice and support on litigation-related matters to internal stakeholders.
Report on litigation and legal risk matters through structured risk reports and presentations.
Legal Advisory & Risk Management
Provide legal advice to support business in achieving its risk and compliance objectives.
Develop manage and implement legal risk policies procedures and practices.
Respond to ad hoc legal and risk-related queries from internal stakeholders.
Support the Group Legal Strategy through proactive legal risk management and governance.
Optimise the risk management performance of the organisation by identifying recommending and executing legal risk strategies within the Groups defined risk appetite.
Research & Compliance
Conduct legal research and stay abreast of relevant legislation case law and court directives.
Ensure compliance with legal governance and regulatory requirements.
Embed a strong risk culture by promoting awareness and adherence to legal risk protocols.
Liaise with regulators and industry bodies on litigation matters with broader compliance or reputational implications.
Stakeholder Engagement
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure satisfaction and timely delivery of legal services.
Manage relationships with external legal counsel to ensure quality and cost-effective service delivery.
Provide training and awareness sessions on legal risk and compliance matters.
Participate in corporate responsibility initiatives aligned with business strategy (e.g. Green Strategy).
Process Improvement & Transformation
Identify and recommend improvements to legal and business processes models and systems.
Drive transformation goals by participating in organisational culture-building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys).
Obtain buy-in for new or enhanced legal processes by demonstrating value to stakeholders.
Identify opportunities for early resolution of disputes to minimise litigation exposure and costs.
Knowledge Management
Maintain a repository of litigation precedents legal opinions and case outcomes to support institutional knowledge and improve future legal decision-making.
Share knowledge and legal industry trends with team members through formal and informal interactions.
Reporting & Analytics
Develop and maintain dashboards or reports that track litigation trends costs and outcomes.
Provide insights to support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement in legal risk management.
Personal Development & Mentorship
Continuously improve personal capability by identifying relevant training and development opportunities.
Complete all required learning activities and maintain necessary certifications within specified timeframes.
Mentor junior legal staff and contribute to their professional development through coaching feedback and knowledge sharing.
Essential Qualification
LLB Degree
Admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa
Minimum Experience Level
- 2 - 4 years post articles experience
Technical / Professional Knowledge
Experience in handling litigation matters
Behavioural Competencies
- Communication
- Decision Making
- Managing Work
- Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
- Continuous Learning
- Innovation
Disclaimer
Preference Recruiting Team atwill be given to candidates from the underrepresented groups
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Administrative Law
- Intellectual Property
- Court Proceedings
- Advocacy
- Legal Research
- Contract Law
- Criminal Cases
- Legal procedures
- Law
- Private Practice
- Legal Documents
- Trial Preparation
- Labor Law
- Legal Advice
- Arbitration Law
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