Legal Officer
Kamo Placements
- R Undisclosed
- Permanent Senior position
- Sandton
- Posted 12 May 2024 by Kamo Placements
- Job 2566950 - Ref JHB001510
About the position
Ad-hoc administrative tasks1. General legal advice
2. Legal research
- Research issues relating to the non-life insurance industry and legislation that might impact Sasria for review by the Legal Manager.
- Assist in the provision of full analysis of new and amendments to legislations and advise the company on the impact of non-compliance within 15 business days of being gazetted.
- Assist with legal interpretation in the development of Compliance Risk Management Plans on all new legislations as and when requested by the Compliance Department.
3. Contract /SLA Management
- Maintenance of Sasria Contract register.
- Manage movement and filing of original contracts.
- Assist in ensuring that the Contract register up-to-date and easily accessible.
4. Training Support
- Assist in training on new legislation or amendments of legislations as and when requested by departments within Sasria.
- Assist in policies and procedures training on an annual basis.
5. Assessing relevant legislation and advising on amendments
- Support the Legal Adviser and Legal Manager in provision of assistance in respect of internal compliance matters.
- Assist the Adviser and Legal Manager in ensuring that the Compliance Risk Universe for Sasria is kept up-to-date and communicated to all Divisions annually or whenever there are changes.
6. Identifying areas of concern and provide possible solutions
- Support the Legal Manager in assisting Managers in identifying areas of concern and providing possible solutions.
- Provide assistance of a legal nature to internal committees and forums.
7. Development of policies and procedures
- Assist in compiling of draft agreements, memoranda and legal briefs on behalf of the Legal Department and Sasria as and when required.
- Assist in development, drafting and advice on compliance and legal frameworks, practices and policy issues.
8. Perform ad hoc tasks
- Perform any reasonable ad hoc tasks as and when required by the Legal Manager.
- Minimum Qualifications:
- LLB or equivalent legal degree
Minimum Experience:- At least one-year post-qualification experience in an internship / similar engagement in a legal firm or insurance and contract management environment.
- Application Questions
Do you have the LLB or equivalent legal degree?
Do you have at least one-year post-qualification experience in an internship / similar engagement in a legal firm or insurance and contract management environment?
Desired Skills:
- Level 2 & 3
- Semi skilled
- Administrative