Legal Advisor Advanced

Old Mutual LimitedJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

2 days ago

Job description

Let's Write Africa's Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

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 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, Writing

Competencies

Business Insight### ### Communicates Effectively### ### Courage### ### Ensures Accountability### ### Instills Trust### ### Manages Ambiguity### ### Manages Complexity### ### Optimizes Work Processes

Education

Closing Date

25 October 2025 , 23 : 59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

The Old Mutual Story!

Old Mutual is a premium African financial services organisation that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key market segments in 14 countries. The lines of business include Life and Savings, Property and Casualty, Asset Management and Banking and Lending. We are rooted in our purpose of Championing Mutually Positive Futures Every Day and believe that a great customer experience is anchored in a great employee experience.

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