Legal Advisor

Requisition Details & Talent Acquisition Consultant

REQ 142332 Thembi Mtshali

Location: Johannesburg 

Closing Date: 24 October 2025 

Cluster

Group Risk 

Career Stream

Leadership Pipeline

Position

Legal Advisor - Litigation

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 organisation’s interests. This includes: 
o    Developing litigation plans and timelines.
o    Advising on settlement strategies and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) options.
o    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 Group’s 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

Disclaimer

Preference Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566will be given to candidates from the underrepresented groups

Please contact the Nedbank.