Legal Officer

Lets Write Africa's Story Together!

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

Job Description

Provide legal and corporate governance support by assisting with the review, drafting, and administration of contracts and legal documents. Conduct legal research and contribute to the preparation of legal opinions while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. Support company secretarial functions.

• Support the review, drafting, and administration of contracts and legal documentation.
• Assist with legal research and provision of legal opinions.
• Monitor compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Support company secretarial activities, including board and committee administration.
• Assist in managing litigation and coordinating with external counsel.
• Enhance record management and legal documentation processes.
• Improve responsiveness to internal stakeholders requiring legal support.

Follows standardised processes and provides administrative support in line with normal business functioning.
Delivers on daily production standards and adheres to service and quality standards.
Provides an indirect service to customers and intermediates.
Responds to immediate requirements within procedure.
Uses standard administrative techniques to co ordinate own work.
Product and process knowledge in different areas may differ but basic skills remain the same.
Moderate (intermediate) to high level of technical knowledge.
Partially multi skilled across product and process relevant to the business area.

 

Skills

Action Planning, Client Management, Computer Literacy, Database Administration, Desktop Publishing (DTP), Executing Plans, Management Reporting, Network Administration, Numerical Aptitude, Office Systems, Oral Communications, Policies & Procedures, Report Review, Resource Scheduling

Competencies

Collaborates

Communicates Effectively

Drives Results

Ensures Accountability

Plans and Aligns

Tech Savvy

Education

Bachelors Degree (B): Law

Closing Date

05 August 2026 , 23:59

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