Legal Advisor

Remuneration:	market-related
Location:	George
Job level:	Junior
Type:	Permanent
Reference:	#BH-259
Company:	Badger Holdings

We have an exciting new position open for a Legal Advisor in Badger Group External Resolutions. The position specifically focuses on resolution of disputes at external forums.


 Preference will be given to someone with an LLB but someone studying towards an LLB with work experience in the legal field will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints brought against the Group at various external forums
• Formulate legal arguments and professionally represent and defend the Group at these forums
• Building relationships with the various Ombudsmen as well as internal staff members
• Work independently and without supervision, unless dealing with a complex matter that needs input from management
• Immediately advise management of contentious complaints that need intervention and/or an overturn of the decision which was taken which is the subject of the complaint
• Proper time keeping by attending to complaints within a reasonable time from receipt thereof and ensuring that time lines are not missed
• Be respectful of management and other staff members’ time constraints when requesting assistance and therefore to request assistance if at all needed, timeously
• Assist various other departments in legal and other matters, if and when so required by management
• Assist the senior manager:  Legal and the Head of Legal, Risk and Compliance from time to time and as required in various litigious matters
• Assist the senior manager: legal and head of legal, risk and compliance from time to time and as required in other reasonable tasks requested from management

Person specification and conduct

• Acts with integrity and honesty in an open and transparent manner.
• Is confident in him/herself and does not need reassurance on legal principles to be implemented or legal arguments to be made.
• Is professional in his/her dealings with other staff members as well as external parties, as can be expected from a person with training and experience in the legal field
• Shows mutual respect and trust.
• Sets a good example to others.
• Performs duties in a professional and competent manner.
• Is committed and result driven.
• Is committed to continuous development and learning.

 Competencies and skills

• Trained and experienced in the legal field with specific focus on expertise in dispute resolution
• Organisational skills and the ability to plan, priorities and manage own workload to ensure effective time management
• Ability to work under pressure and be flexible as part of a team
• Ability to think ahead and anticipate needs before they arise
• Attention to detail and deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to understand, implement and argue legal principles, specifically related to insurance law, litigation and dispute resolution at the various dispute resolution forums, including but not limited to the various Ombudsmen offices
• Ability to make strong and concise arguments in responses to the various Ombudsmen
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships at all levels, including during difficult or challenging circumstances
• Ability to exercise discretion in dealing with confidential or sensitive matters
• Analytical and conceptual thinking
• Initiative
• Objectivity

Posted on 01 Jul 09:44, Closing date 30 Jul