Legal Advisor

Position Legal Advisor - Litigation Location: Johannesburg Closing Date: 24 October 2025 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: 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. 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 Communication Decision Making Managing Work Technical / Professional Knowledge and Skills Continuous Learning Innovation Disclaimer Preference recruited from underrepresented groups. Contact Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team. Employment Details Employment Type: Advisor Vacancy: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr