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Legal Advisor Advanced

Old MutualZA

3 days ago

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Job title : Legal Advisor Advanced

Job Location : Gauteng, Cape Town

Deadline : October 30, 2025

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Job Description

The incumbent partakes in actions related to risk management and technical training and is required to equip and support line management and human capital teams to manage employees through contracts, policies, practices, and processes, in the context of employment legislation, fostering sound employment relations within Old Mutual and its associated companies. This role supports Group initiatives.

Key Result Areas

Legal advice, consulting

Stakeholder management

Project delivery, working across centres of expertise

Training

Risk Management, including litigation

Experience Requirements :

More than 10 years’ experience in an Employee Relations position in a corporate environment which includes researching and drafting legal opinions, litigation in various fora, mergers and acquisitions, redundancy processes, policy review and drafting, legislation review, where required.

12+ months project delivery experience : planning and working across various functions and centres of expertise

Integration with other fields of law and human capital practices

Experience advising in Africa or internationally

Proven track record of consulting with senior stakeholders

Experience in the financial services sector, advantageous

Education Requirements :

Bachelor Of Laws (LLB); or a relevant HR qualification with the required experience listed

Admitted Attorney, advantageous

Skills Requirements :

Accountability

Using influence to effect successful delivery

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Self-driven, self-starter

Stakeholder management

Legal consulting

Results oriented

Strategic planning

This is a 24-month, fixed-term contractor role, which forms part of a team of advisors who support Old Mutual Limited, providing advanced legal support in the field of Employment Relations.

The incumbent is individually accountable for achieving results through self, as well as working with others, to achieve positive outcomes. This role could be based in either Cape Town or Johannesburg, with hybrid working in place and a minimum of 3 days in office (subject to the discretion of the business, from time to time). There is a requirement for travel both locally and internationally.

Skills

Action Planning, Analytical Thinking, Computer Literacy, Data Compilation, Developing Creative Solutions, Evaluating Information, Executing Plans, Legal Practices, Oral Communications, Policies & Procedures, Presenting Solutions, Professional Presentation, Second Language, Solution Analysis, Writing

Competencies

Business Insight

Communicates Effectively

Courage

Ensures Accountability

Instills Trust

Manages Ambiguity

Manages Complexity

Optimizes Work Processes

Closing Date

25 October 2025

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