Telesure Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd (TIH), is the holding company of some of South Africa’s leading financial service providers. Our portfolio includes short term insurers, a long-term insurer, health insurance as well as an insurance and personal finance comparison platform. Our origins date back to 1 June 1985, and we have since grown into a group of subsidiaries that includes some of South Africa’s most loved and recognisable brands. We exist to continuously find better ways to give people peace of mind, whether it is to protect what they own, their loved ones or their greater ambitions and life plans. We bring
customer-focused innovation and service excellence to the financial services industry. We’re an undivided team who believe in leading through technology and pushing past their limits. TIH is owned by BHL (SA) Holdings Limited. BHL has a vast global footprint.
Job Functions Legal
Industries Financial Services,Insurance
Specification
Purpose:

Advise on and perform general legal work in order to avoid, and where not possible, reduce legal risk.

Responsibilities

Legal
Provide legally accurate and clear support services and deliver required outcomes within the organization’s established legal systems and protocols.

Information and Business Advice
Resolve queries from stakeholders by providing accurate, legal advice, guidance and solutions.

Document Preparation
Provide legally accurate, clear and timeous drafting and vetting of agreements, legal opinions, policies and other relevant documentation.

Stakeholder Engagement
Develop and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders within the TIH Group.
Liaise with Industry bodies regarding complaints.
Attend project meetings with relevant stakeholders regarding legal concerns.

Improvement / Innovation
Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them.

Personal Capability Building
Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfill personal potential.
Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
Keeping abreast with amendments to legislation, industry trends and best practice.
Requirements
General Education
Grade 12 (Essential);
LLB/BProc (Essential);
Admitted attorney/Advocate (Essential)

General Experience
1 or more years experience in a Legal Officer role (Essential);
Experience in financial services industry (Advantageous)

*SAQA Accredited Equivalent -It is the onus of the applicant to provide TIH and its subsidiaries with certified evidence that their qualification(s) meet the equivalent NQF level required for this role at time of application.

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. TIH is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values diversity & inclusion.
Job Closing Date 16/09/2020