📌 JOB DETAILS

Job Title: Legal Counsel-1
Job Requisition ID: JR104077
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg, South Africa
Application Closing Date: 06 February 2026
Workplace: On-site / Hybrid (role dependent)

🏢 COMPANY OVERVIEW

TIH is home to some of South Africa’s most recognised financial services and insurance brands. The group operates across multiple regulated environments, delivering innovative financial solutions while maintaining strong governance, compliance, and ethical standards.

TIH is purpose-driven, people-centred, and committed to building sustainable careers by empowering professionals to grow within a collaborative and high-performance culture.

🧾 JOB OVERVIEW

The Legal Counsel will provide specialist legal advice and perform general legal functions to proactively manage and mitigate legal risk across the business. The role supports internal stakeholders with clear, accurate legal guidance while ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, internal policies, and regulatory frameworks.

This position is ideal for an experienced legal professional with strong exposure to insurance and financial services regulation, who can confidently engage with stakeholders at management level.

🎯 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

⚖️ Legal Advisory

Deliver legally sound and practical advice within established legal frameworks
Support the business in reducing legal risk through proactive legal intervention
Handle complex or contentious legal matters with guidance from senior legal colleagues

📑 Information & Business Support

Interpret and advise on internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Resolve complex legal queries and enable informed decision-making
Provide clear legal solutions that align with business objectives

📄 Document Preparation

Draft, review, and vet agreements, legal opinions, policies, and related documents
Ensure all legal documentation is accurate, compliant, and delivered timeously

🤝 Stakeholder Engagement

Build and maintain effective relationships across the TIH Group
Engage with stakeholders up to management level to understand legal needs
Liaise with industry bodies regarding complaints and regulatory matters
Participate in project meetings to address legal risks and concerns

🚀 Improvement & Innovation

Identify gaps and inefficiencies in legal processes and systems
Propose and support improvements within change management initiatives

📚 Personal Capability Development

Act as a subject matter expert within a defined legal area
Maintain professional accreditation and stay current with regulatory changes
Participate in ongoing professional development through training, conferences, and industry research

🎓 QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Grade 12 (Essential)
LLB or BProc Degree (Essential)
Admitted Attorney or Advocate (Essential)

Experience

Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Legal Counsel role (Essential)
At least 3 years’ experience in the insurance industry dealing with regulatory contracts (Essential)
Financial services industry experience (Advantageous)

Skills & Knowledge

Strong knowledge of insurance and financial services regulation
Excellent legal drafting and contract review skills
Ability to provide clear, business-focused legal advice
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Analytical thinking and sound legal judgment

📄 CV TIPS

Clearly highlight insurance and financial services legal experience
Specify your role in regulatory and contractual matters
Include examples of stakeholder engagement at management level
Demonstrate experience in risk mitigation and legal advisory work
Ensure your admission status is clearly stated

🌟 BENEFITS OF JOINING TIH

Exposure to leading financial services and insurance brands
Opportunity to work in a highly regulated, intellectually stimulating environment
Strong focus on professional development and career progression
Collaborative culture driven by purpose and innovation
Competitive remuneration aligned with experience

🛡️ COMPANY POLICY

TIH is committed to transformation, diversity, and inclusion. Appointments are made in line with the company’s Employment Equity objectives. All applications are assessed fairly, and reasonable accommodation is provided to candidates with disabilities where required.

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