Legal Advisor

Requisition Details & Talent Acquisition Consultant

REQ 142332 Thembi Mtshali

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 24 October 2025

Cluster

Group Risk

Career Stream

Legal

Leadership Pipeline

Manage Self : Professional

Position

Legal Advisor - Litigation

Job Purpose

To provide legal advice and support the mitigation of litigation risk across the Group.

Job 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 organisations interests. This includes :

o Developing litigation plans and timelines.

o Advising on settlement strategies and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) options.

o 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.

Legal Advisory & Risk Management

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 Groups defined risk appetite.

Research & Compliance

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.

Stakeholder Engagement

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).

Process Improvement & Transformation

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.

Knowledge Management

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.

Reporting & Analytics

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.

Personal Development & Mentorship

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

Disclaimer

Preference Recruiting Team atwill be given to candidates from the underrepresented groups

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Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Administrative Law,Intellectual Property,Court Proceedings,Advocacy,Legal Research,Contract Law,Criminal Cases,Legal procedures,Law,Private Practice,Legal Documents,Trial Preparation,Labor Law,Legal Advice,Arbitration Law

Employment Type : Advisor

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1