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* Admitted Attorney (or <3 years post serving Articles of Clerkship at a reputable law firm)* 2 to 3 years experience in the field of corporate/company law, commercial, corporate governance, legal and regulatory compliance.* Solid understanding and knowledge of South African laws, regulations, codes and soft laws, including but not limited to Contract law, Damages/Delict law, the Companies Act, Protection of Personal Information Act, Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment Act, King Reports on Corporate Governance, and the like.* Solid understanding of legal procedures, notably relating to commercial disputes, alternative dispute resolution or litigious civil matters.* Solid drafting, reviewing, negotiating and/or settling of legal documents such as contracts, letters, opinions.* Solid legal research skills including appropriate citation or referencing.* Knowledge of regulators mandated to monitor the organization’s corporate affairs *i.e.* B-BBEE Commission, Competition Commission, Information Regulator, CIPC etc.* Computer literacy.* **Initiating Action - Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals; taking action to achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive*** **Managing personal efficiency - manage competing priorities in a challenging environment, minimizing non-value-added complexity or paradox.*** **Promoting and Achieving Safety - responsibility to ensure that Safety and Security are seen as imperatives for the Group*** **Performance and Responsibility - action to manage all changes or to mitigate the uncertainties occurring as a result of change to achieve the Group's objectives.*** **Decision Making - analyze and summarize information including value-added suggestions from others to develop optimal solutions.*** **Customer Orientation - recognize and analyze the customers’ needs, expectations and priorities and propose valuable, reliable, and competitive solutions*** **Adaptable - Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g. people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful.**At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health. Through the passion and diversity of its people, Air Liquide leverages energy and environment transition, changes in healthcare and digitization, and delivers greater value to all its stakeholders. Join us for a stimulating experience: you’ll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment.***Discover what your professional journey at Air Liquide could be** **!***We want to ensure a safe experience for everyone interested in joining Air Liquide. Please be aware of fraudulent job offers that are circulating, falsely using the Air Liquide name and brand. These scams often involve individuals or organizations impersonating Air Liquide recruiters or employees through fake emails, social media, and websites. They may attempt to request personal information or, critically, ask for payment for various reasons like application fees, training, or visa processing. **Please be advised that Air Liquide and our authorized recruitment partners will never ask you for money at any stage of the recruitment process.**You may verify job postings through our official global at any time. If you receive a suspicious job offer or request for payment/sensitive data, we strongly advise that you do not respond or click on any links. We encourage you to verify the source carefully and only interact through our official channels. We appreciate your interest in Air Liquide and are committed to combating these fraudulent activities to protect job seekers. If you wish to report an incident, please contact us via this
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* Admitted Attorney (or <3 years post serving Articles of Clerkship at a reputable law firm)* 2 to 3 years experience in the field of corporate/company law, commercial, corporate governance, legal and regulatory compliance.* Solid understanding and knowledge of South African laws, regulations, codes and soft laws, including but not limited to Contract law, Damages/Delict law, the Companies Act, Protection of Personal Information Act, Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment Act, King Reports on Corporate Governance, and the like.* Solid understanding of legal procedures, notably relating to commercial disputes, alternative dispute resolution or litigious civil matters.* Solid drafting, reviewing, negotiating and/or settling of legal documents such as contracts, letters, opinions.* Solid legal research skills including appropriate citation or referencing.* Knowledge of regulators mandated to monitor the organization’s corporate affairs *i.e.* B-BBEE Commission, Competition Commission, Information Regulator, CIPC etc.* Computer literacy.* **Initiating Action - Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals; taking action to achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive*** **Managing personal efficiency - manage competing priorities in a challenging environment, minimizing non-value-added complexity or paradox.*** **Promoting and Achieving Safety - responsibility to ensure that Safety and Security are seen as imperatives for the Group*** **Performance and Responsibility - action to manage all changes or to mitigate the uncertainties occurring as a result of change to achieve the Group's objectives.*** **Decision Making - analyze and summarize information including value-added suggestions from others to develop optimal solutions.*** **Customer Orientation - recognize and analyze the customers’ needs, expectations and priorities and propose valuable, reliable, and competitive solutions*** **Adaptable - Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g. people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful.**
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Overview

Join to apply for the Legal Counsel role at Telesure Investment Holdings (TIH) .

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Join TIH, home to some of South Africa’s leading financial service providers, and grow your career while being part of an organisation with purpose.

Job Purpose

Provide specialist advice and perform general legal work in order to avoid, and where not possible, reduce legal risk.

Responsibilities

• Legal : Take responsibility for providing specific elements of the organization's legal service with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Provide legally accurate and clear support services and deliver required outcomes within the organization's established legal systems and protocols.
• Information and Business Advice : Provide legally accurate advice, guidance and solutions, on the interpretation and application of policies and procedures, resolving complex or contentious queries and issues and enabling others to take appropriate actions.
• Document Preparation : Provide legally accurate, clear and timely 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. Identify and manage stakeholders up to management level, finding out their needs/issues/concerns to provide legal guidance and support. Liaise with Industry bodies regarding complaints. Attend project meetings with relevant stakeholders regarding legal concerns.
• Improvement / Innovation : Identify shortcomings and suggest improvements to existing processes, systems and procedures, then deliver a plan for a small element of a change management program with guidance from a project/program manager.
• Personal Capability Building : Act as subject matter expert in an area of expertise. Maintain external accreditations and in-depth understanding of current and emerging regulation and industry best practices through continuing professional development, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Education

• Grade 12 (Essential)
• LLB/BProc (Essential)
• Admitted attorney/Advocate (Essential)

Experience

• 5 or more years' experience in a Legal Counsel role (Essential)
• 3 years of experience in the insurance industry dealing with regulatory contracts (Essential)
• Experience in financial services industry (Advantageous)

Additional notes

Think you have what it takes to be part of an unstoppable team who constantly finds better ways to give peace of mind? Don't wait, apply now.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Legal

Industries: Insurance

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Job Description

Are you a commercially-minded Legal Professional with a passion for financial services and regulatory law?

A highly regarded financial institution is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to provide expert legal guidance across its dynamic business units. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to step into a challenging and rewarding role within a fast-paced high-performing environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review legal agreements relevant to various business units including Collective Investment Scheme managers and financial service providers
• Analyse legislation and provide practical legal advice tailored to business needs
• Draft clear concise and commercially astute legal opinions
• Oversee legal documentation management and ensure compliance with relevant frameworks
• Report on legal risk matters to the line manager and contribute to risk forums

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with 15 years practical experience in a commercial law firm or financial institution
• Knowledge of CISCA FAIS and the Financial Sector Regulation Act is advantageous
• Understanding of the Protection of Personal Information Act preferred
• Familiarity with investment-related regulations (e.g. Regulation 28 Insurance Act Medical Schemes Act) is a plus
• Strong commercial legal experience within the financial services sector is highly desirable

Key Competencies

• Exceptional legal drafting and legislative interpretation skills
• Strong analytical capabilities with attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• A proactive strategic thinker with the ability to align legal support with business objectives
• Resilient under pressure capable of managing multiple priorities
• Collaborative team player with a continuous learning mindset

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Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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Job Title: Legal Counsel

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape

Position Type: Full-time, In-house

Summary:

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Counsel to join their team. The Legal Counsel will be responsible for providing legal advice and support to our company on a variety of legal matters. The successful candidate will have a strong background in corporate law, contract negotiation, and compliance.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of legal issues, including corporate governance, contract negotiation, compliance, and regulatory matters
2. Draft and review contracts, agreements, and other legal documents
3. Assist in the development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures
4. Conduct legal research and keep abreast of changes in laws and regulations that may impact the company
5. Manage and coordinate external legal counsel as needed
6. Collaborate with other departments to ensure legal compliance and mitigate legal risks
7. Represent the company in legal proceedings, negotiations, and meetings with external parties
8. Stay informed about industry best practices and legal trends

Requirements:

1. LLB degree from an accredited law school
2. Admission to the state bar and in good standing
3. Minimum of 3 years of experience as a practicing attorney, preferably in a corporate or in-house legal department
4. Strong knowledge of corporate law, contract negotiation, and compliance
5. Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
6. Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
7. Experience working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
8. Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Apply for this role today, contact Georgia Keogh at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.

You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV:

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

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Legal Counsel to Support Our Banking Client

We are searching for a talented Legal Counsel to join our client in the exciting world of banking. You'll play a vital role by providing effective support to the Senior Litigation Manager and the broader Legal Department.

Responsibilities

1. Coordinate transition of non-performing accounts to the legal division.
2. Understand different business structures within the Group and how to litigate accordingly.
3. Create and enhance the processes required for this purpose and have the ability to learn and work on numerous systems.
4. Manage handover and litigation processes.
5. Coordinate perfection of securities, including taking physical possession of assets and managing the disposal of assets.
6. Attend to trial preparation as well as appear in court in a representative capacity on behalf of the company.
7. Attend meetings with debtors and negotiate payment arrangements and settlements where required.
8. Active involvement in assisting and upskilling the collections department and business at large to ensure maximum effectiveness and outcomes.
9. Manage a panel of attorneys and provide necessary training and support.
10. Manage legal accounts on both a defended and undefended basis in conjunction with the relevant parties, ensuring maximum recovery to the Bank in the shortest possible timeframe.
11. Manage a team of coordinators, including other attorneys, and maximize productivity including up-skilling of the coordinators.
12. Monitor insolvencies, liquidations, sequestrations, business rescue, offers of compromise, curatorship, etc.
13. Submit claims, sign affidavits, monitor dividend payments, check liquidation and distribution accounts for possible undue preference or dispositions, call for advanced dividends, etc.
14. Monitor restructured accounts.
15. Explore, pursue and realize all avenues of recovery to maximize benefit to the Bank.
16. Manage and contain all internal and external costs associated with the collection of outstanding agreements.
17. Compile and assist in coordinating all impairment and other reports required, including monthly post-mortem reports, active charge-off reports, and ad hoc reports required by business and credit.
18. Recommend write-offs to the Credit Committee after all avenues of recovery have been exhausted.
19. Encourage team effectiveness by promoting open discussion and consensus.
20. Establish goals, standards, and procedures for team members.
21. Encourage initiative amongst team members.
22. Manage meetings for both litigious matters and new business when input is required.
23. Provide opinions and assist in legal drafting across the business.
24. Assist business units, including Asset Finance and Business Banking, in negotiating and amending deals and contracts and making special arrangements.
25. Manage expectations and prioritize needs.
26. Provide legal advice and input to credit department and business units.
27. Analyze and advise on large volumes of agreements emanating from the Asset Finance Division and ensure prompt turnaround times due to the nature of the business.

Profile

Admitted Attorney with 7 plus years of post-articles experience. Work experience in a Banking environment. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills. Excellent understanding of debtors’ accounts. Knowledge of the legal process, insolvencies, and all Acts surrounding the collection of debts including security documents, company law of cession, pledge, and notarial rights. Knowledge and understanding of magistrates and high court procedure. Knowledge and understanding of security agreements.

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Overview

Job title: Legal Counsel

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: October 29, 2025

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice and perform general legal work in order to avoid, and where not possible, reduce legal risk.
• Take responsibility for providing specific elements of the organization's legal service with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Provide legally accurate and clear support services and deliver required outcomes within the organization's established legal systems and protocols.
• Provide legally accurate advice, guidance and solutions, on the interpretation and application of policies and procedures, resolving complex or contentious queries and issues and enabling others to take appropriate actions.
• Provide legally accurate, clear and timely drafting and vetting of agreements, legal opinions, policies and other relevant documentation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders within the TIH Group. Identify and manage stakeholders up to management level, finding out their needs / issues / concerns to provide legal guide and support.
• Liaise with Industry bodies regarding complaints.
• Attend project meetings with relevant stakeholders regarding legal concerns.
• Identify shortcomings and suggest improvements to existing processes, systems and procedures, then deliver a plan for a small element of a change management program with guidance from a project / program manager.
• Act as subject matter expert in an area of expertise. Maintain external accreditations and in-depth understanding of current and emerging regulation and industry best practices through continuing professional development, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Education and Experience

• Education: Grade 12 (Essential); LLB / BProc (Essential); Admitted attorney / Advocate (Essential) (Required)
• Experience: 5 or more years' experience in a Legal Counsel role (Essential); 3 years of experience in the insurance industry dealing with regulatory contracts (Essential); Experience in financial services industry (Advantageous).

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Legal Counsel page is loaded# Legal Counsellocations: Gauteng, Johannesburgtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: October 6, 2025 (6 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR # **Join TIH, home to some of South Africa’s leading financial service providers, and grow your career while being part of an organisation with purpose.***Job Purpose**Provide specialist advice and perform general legal work in order to avoid, and where not possible, reduce legal risk.**Responsibilities**Legal Take responsibility for providing specific elements of the organization's legal service with guidance from senior colleagues. Provide legally accurate and clear support services and deliver required outcomes within the organization's established legal systems and protocols. Information and Business Advice Provide legally accurate advice, guidance and solutions, on the interpretation and application of policies and procedures, resolving complex or contentious queries and issues and enabling others to take appropriate actions. 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. Identify and manage stakeholders up to management level, finding out their needs/issues/concerns to provide legal guide and support. Liaise with Industry bodies regarding complaints. Attend project meetings with relevant stakeholders regarding legal concerns. Improvement / Innovation Identify shortcomings and suggest improvements to existing processes, systems and procedures, then delivers a plan for a small element of a change management program with guidance from a project/program manager. Personal Capability Building Act as subject matter expert in an area of expertise. Maintain external accreditations and in-depth understanding of current and emerging regulation and industry best practices through continuing professional development, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.**Education**Grade 12 (Essential); LLB/BProc (Essential); Admitted attorney/Advocate (Essential) (Required)**Experience**5 or more years' experience in a Legal Counsel role (Essential); 3 years of experience in the insurance industry dealing with regulatory contracts (Essential) Experience in financial services industry (Advantageous).Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to success, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it’s our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hardworking, curious, trustworthy, humble and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in our area.
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Overview

Job Description

Are you a commercially-minded Legal Professional with a passion for financial services and regulatory law?

A highly regarded financial institution is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to provide expert legal guidance across its dynamic business units. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to step into a challenging and rewarding role within a fast-paced, high-performing environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review legal agreements relevant to various business units, including Collective Investment Scheme managers and financial service providers
• Analyse legislation and provide practical legal advice tailored to business needs
• Draft clear, concise, and commercially astute legal opinions
• Oversee legal documentation management and ensure compliance with relevant frameworks
• Report on legal risk matters to the line manager and contribute to risk forums

Qualifications / Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with 1–5 years’ practical experience in a commercial law firm or financial institution
• Knowledge of CISCA, FAIS, and the Financial Sector Regulation Act is advantageous
• Understanding of the Protection of Personal Information Act preferred
• Familiarity with investment-related regulations (e.g., Regulation 28, Insurance Act, Medical Schemes Act) is a plus
• Strong commercial legal experience within the financial services sector is highly desirable

Key Competencies

• Exceptional legal drafting and legislative interpretation skills
• Strong analytical capabilities with attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• A proactive, strategic thinker with the ability to align legal support with business objectives
• Resilient under pressure, capable of managing multiple priorities
• Collaborative team player with a continuous learning mindset

EE Disclaimer

All positions will be filled in accordance with the company's Employment Equity plan. We encourage people with disabilities to apply.

Application Unsuccessful Disclaimer

If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of your application, please consider it unsuccessful. Keep an eye on our website and other career sites for future opportunities.

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