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, consultingStakeholder managementProject delivery, working across centres of expertiseTrainingRisk Management, including litigationExperience 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 expertiseIntegration with other fields of law and human capital practicesExperience advising in Africa or internationallyProven track record of consulting with senior stakeholdersExperience in the financial services sector, advantageousEducation Requirements :
Bachelor Of Laws (LLB); or a relevant HR qualification with the required experience listedAdmitted Attorney, advantageousSkills Requirements :
AccountabilityUsing influence to effect successful deliveryExcellent communication skills (written and verbal)Self-driven, self-starterStakeholder managementLegal consultingResults orientedStrategic planningThis 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, WritingCompetencies
Business InsightCommunicates EffectivelyCourageEnsures AccountabilityInstills TrustManages AmbiguityManages ComplexityOptimizes Work ProcessesClosing Date
25 October 2025Law / Legal jobs