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Senior Legal Advisor : Legal Advice
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Job title : Senior Legal Advisor : Legal Advice
Job Location : Gauteng, Centurion
Deadline : October 21, 2025
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Purpose of the Job : Reporting to the Manager : Legal advice, the successful incumbentisaccountable to providetechnical support for the Legal Advice function and related Legal advisory services support within the organisation in line with the strategic objectives of the organisation as determined by the Board of the RAF.
Key Performance Areas Policy Review and Implementation- Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental policy, procedures and processes.
- Keep up to date with effective policy and practice execution strategies.
- Conduct legal research and prepare draft legal opinions.
- Prepare instructions to attorney to brief counsel on legal opinion.
- Where appropriate consult with attorney and counsel.
- Collaborate with the various business units on identified legal issues and development of material to ensure legal compliance.
- Write articles for the Legal Services Newsletter to educate the organisation on legal developments.
- Write articles for publication in external media.
- Draft requested legal documents.
- Vet various documents for legal accuracy.
- Maintain and update legal advice register related documentation.
- Develop functional reporting systems, for management, projects or performance reporting.
- Prepare proposals, briefings, presentations, reports, and other documentation and provide management information both verbally and in report format.
- Conduct stakeholder engagement sessions to raise awareness on legal matters.
- Manage relationships with vendors, service providers or procurement teams and ensure that all relevant procured items are invoiced and paid on time.
- Communicate with all levels of stakeholder contact.
- Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma in Law or equivalent.
- Relevant 5-7 years’ experience in a Legal Environment.
- Experience in drafting and vetting of Legal Documents.
- Experience in providing Legal Advice.
- Experience in a Public Law environment.
- Experience in Legal Research.
- Code 8 driver's License
- Resilience.
- Communication
- Working with People
- Network and Alliances
- Planning, Organising and Coordinating
- Employee Engagement
- Personal Mastery
- Judgement and Decision Making
- Client Service Orientation
- A thorough knowledge of MVA law.
- A thorough knowledge of legislation applicable to public entities.
- Administrative Law.
- Microsoft Office Packages.
- RAF Act.
- Ability to analyse and solve problems.
- Through knowledge of PFMA and its Regulations.
- Through knowledge of legislation and laws that are applicable to the organization.
- Facilitation and Coordination.
- Negotiation.
- Procurement processes.
- Contract law.
- Corporate Law.
- PAIA, PAJA and other relevant legislation
- Commercial legal drafting
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Legal Advisor – Litigation – Group Risk – Nedbank
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Closing Date: 24 October 2025
Position Purpose
To provide legal advice and support the mitigation of litigation risk across the Group.
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 organisation’s interests. This includes developing litigation plans and timelines, advising on settlement strategies and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) options, 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.
- 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 Group’s defined risk appetite.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Preference Recruiting Team at will be given to candidates from the underrepresented groups.
Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at .
#J-18808-LjbffrLegal Advisor
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Sanlam Fintech is a newly established digital first business within the Sanlam Group on a mission to democratize financial advice and solutions for everyone across the African continent. We exist to pioneer inclusive financial confidence helping people build strong foundations to bridge the gap in generational wealth. Our culture us that of agility and constant deployment, we believe in learning fast, learning cheap and learning forward. Our aim is to provide a work environment where knowledge workers can accelerate the development of their ideas and bring innovation to market, at the same time provide compelling career and development proposition that will enable them to realize their dreams.
Responsible for assisting in a variety of assigned legal projects. Acts as counsel on basic issues involving company compliance with governmental and regulatory standards. Reviews legal documentation and provides professional advice on appropriate action in a variety of legal matters, including criminal, labour and/or civil litigation. This service may include telephonic consulting in a call centre environment and might be required to be conducted in any of the relevant country's languages. Reviews legal documentation and provides advice on appropriate action. May coordinate legal matters requiring external legal assistance.
What will make you successful in this role?The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, ensuring alignment with business objectives and legal requirements.
- Manage a variety of moderately complex legal projects, providing practical solutions and strategic support.
- Conduct legal reviews of marketing materials and documentation to ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.
- Examine legal documentation and recommend appropriate courses of action.
- Coordinate legal matters requiring the engagement of external legal counsel, managing these relationships to achieve effective outcomes.
- Undertake thorough legal research and prepare well-reasoned legal opinions.
- Monitor and disseminate regulatory updates relevant to the business, supporting proactive compliance.
- Serve as the liaison between Real Futures and internal or external stakeholders on legal matters, fostering constructive relationships.
- Ensure active participation in regulatory projects and task teams hosted by the Sanlam Group, representing the company’s interests effectively at these forums.
- Provide timely assistance with ad hoc legal queries across the organisation.
- Oversee contract management processes, including drafting, tracking, and renewals.
- Maintain robust legal records, monitoring outcomes, documenting breaches, and tracking courses of action to ensure organisational accountability.
Registered Attorney with 2 years related experience.
Knowledge & Skills- In-depth understanding of the financial regulatory environment and its impact on the business, with a particular focus on South African legislation and compliance frameworks.
- Strong knowledge of the South African financial services industry, including its key role players, market dynamics, and evolving regulatory landscape.
- Solid grounding in contract law principles, with practical experience in applying these to draft, negotiate, and interpret a wide range of commercial agreements.
- Self-starter and ability to work independently
- Creative problem solver and Pragmatic
- Analysis and Analytical ability
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Display ethics and a high degree of professionalism and integrity
We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth.Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.
Turnaround timeThe shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.
Our commitment to transformationThe Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.
#J-18808-LjbffrLegal Advisor
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REQ Thembi Mtshali
Location: Johannesburg
Closing Date: 24 October 2025
Group Risk
Legal
Manage Self: Professional
Job PurposeTo provide legal advice and support the mitigation of litigation risk across the Group.
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 organisation’s interests. This includes:
- Developing litigation plans and timelines.
- Advising on settlement strategies and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) options.
- 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.
- 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 Group’s defined risk appetite.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- LLB Degree
- Admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa
- 2 - 4 years post articles experience
- Experience in handling litigation matters
- Communication
- Decision Making
- Managing Work
- Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
Preference Recruiting Team at will be given to candidates from the underrepresented groups
For assistance please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at
#J-18808-LjbffrLegal Advisor
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Overview
Lead the delivery of reliable, accurate, timely and well‑informed legal advice on complex matters for the Bank and its business brands. Identify and assess the potential legal implications for the Bank, enabling strategic outcomes and effective risk management.
Responsibilities- Provide time‑sourced, professional advice and solutions for legal matters within FNB, supporting business sustainability and risk mitigation.
- Maintain an up‑to‑date library of advice, including legislative updates.
- Draft, review, update and renegotiate legal agreements, including Service Level Agreements, to manage legal risks.
- Monitor relevance of legal documentation, identify risks and ensure consistency across business functions.
- Proactively recommend courses of action to mitigate legal risk at product, process or channel levels.
- Benchmark current practices against the FRB legal risk management framework and adjust practices as necessary.
- Deal with litigation matters involving the business, liaise with the Ombudsman when required, and resolve disputes to avoid litigation and ombudsman referrals.
- Manage own development to increase own competencies and cultivate objective relationships with stakeholders, external attorneys and industry bodies.
- LLB Degree – Admitted Attorney.
- 8–10 years’ experience as a Legal Advisor.
- Strong technical contract drafting and vetting skills.
- Ability to engage senior stakeholders and manage complex matters.
- Commercial background essential.
- GDPL exposure essential.
- Opportunity to work in a leading financial services company.
- Challenging work environment that encourages innovation.
- Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.
- Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
Closing date: 25 October 2025
Employment type: Full‑time
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Job function: Legal
Industries: Banking
All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. Candidates may disclose disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless required by law to disclose it to other parties.
Referrals increase the chances of interviewing at FNB South Africa by 2×.
Equal Employment Opportunity StatementFirstRand Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans.
#J-18808-LjbffrLegal Advisor
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Who are we?
Sanlam Fintech is a newly established digital first business within the Sanlam Group on a mission to democratize financial advice and solutions for everyone across the African continent. We exist to pioneer inclusive financial confidence helping people build strong foundations to bridge the gap in generational wealth. Our culture is one of agility and constant deployment; a learning‑fast, learning‑cheap, learning‑forward mindset. We provide a work environment where knowledge workers can accelerate the development of their ideas and bring innovation to market, while offering a compelling career and development proposition that will enable them to realize their dreams.
What will you do?Responsible for assisting in a variety of assigned legal projects. Acts as counsel on basic issues involving company compliance with governmental and regulatory standards. Reviews legal documentation and provides professional advice on appropriate action in a variety of legal matters, including criminal, labour and/or civil litigation. May coordinate legal matters requiring external legal assistance and may conduct telephonic consulting in a call centre environment.
What will make you successful in this role?- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, ensuring alignment with business objectives and legal requirements.
- Manage a variety of moderately complex legal projects, providing practical solutions and strategic support.
- Conduct legal reviews of marketing materials and documentation to ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.
- Examine legal documentation and recommend appropriate courses of action.
- Coordinate legal matters requiring the engagement of external legal counsel, managing these relationships to achieve effective outcomes.
- Undertake thorough legal research and prepare well‑reasoned legal opinions.
- Monitor and disseminate regulatory updates relevant to the business, supporting proactive compliance.
- Serve as the liaison between Real Futures and internal or external stakeholders on legal matters, fostering constructive relationships.
- Ensure active participation in regulatory projects and task teams hosted by the Sanlam Group, representing the company’s interests effectively at these forums.
- Provide timely assistance with ad‑hoc legal queries across the organisation.
- Oversee contract management processes, including drafting, tracking, and renewals.
- Maintain robust legal records, monitoring outcomes, documenting breaches, and tracking courses of action to ensure organisational accountability.
Registered Attorney with 2 years related experience.
Knowledge & Skills- In‑depth understanding of the financial regulatory environment and its impact on the business, with a particular focus on South African legislation and compliance frameworks.
- Strong knowledge of the South African financial services industry, including its key role players, market dynamics, and evolving regulatory landscape.
- Solid grounding in contract law principles, with practical experience in applying these to draft, negotiate, and interpret a wide range of commercial agreements.
- Self‑starter and ability to work independently.
- Creative problem‑solver and pragmatic.
- Analytical ability.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Display ethics and a high degree of professionalism and integrity.
We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We support your career, personal development, and the achievement of great things. Through its business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.
Turnaround timeThe shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.
Our commitment to transformationThe Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace and ensures a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.
#J-18808-LjbffrLegal Advisor
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The Legal Advisor will handle the following in respect of their duties and responsibilities :
- Provide comprehensive legal advice to support business decisions and operations.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts and agreements.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Manage legal risks by identifying potential issues and proposing solutions.
- Support dispute resolution and litigation processes as required.
- Collaborate with internal departments to address legal queries and challenges.
- Stay updated on legal developments within the technology and telecommunication sector.
- Provide training and guidance to teams on legal and compliance matters.
The Successful Applicant
Qualifications- A degree in law with a specialisation relevant to the technology and telecoms industry.
- Proven experience handling commercial and corporate legal matters.
- Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance within the telecommunication and Information and Technology sector
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Must be willing to travel within Johannesburg
- The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- A competitive benefits package including medical aid, pension, and a bonus.
- Opportunities to work in a leading company within the technology and telecoms industry.
- A supportive and professional work environment.
- Room for career development and skill enhancement.
If you are ready to take the next step in your legal career, this permanent opportunity as a Senior Legal Advisor could be the perfect fit. Apply now to join a forward-thinking organisation in the technology and telecoms sector!
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