Legal Advisor
NedbankJohannesburg, ZA23 hours ago
Job descriptionTo provide legal advice and support the mitigation of litigation risk across the Group. 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 Continuous Learning Innovation Law / Legal jobs
Job title : Legal Advisor
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : November 22, 2025
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