Legal Advisor – Insurance Industry – Gauteng (Ref 7190)

An established and growing organisation is seeking a highly professional Legal Advisor to join its Governance team. This role is ideal for a legally qualified professional with strong regulatory and contract drafting experience within the insurance or financial services sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring legal compliance, managing contracts, supporting governance processes, and advising internal stakeholders on regulatory matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys working in a dynamic environment where compliance, governance, and operational support intersect

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and manage commercial agreements, including Binder Agreements, Intermediary Agreements, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), NDAs, and other legal documentation.
• Ensure ongoing regulatory compliance with FAIS, LTIA, FICA, FSRA, POPIA, and ECTA legislation.
• Maintain and update company governance documentation and policies, including complaints procedures, FICA manuals, and regulatory frameworks.
• Manage intermediary onboarding and compliance, including license verification, contracting, and regulatory documentation.
• Liaise with the FSCA and support regulatory audits, compliance reviews, and due diligence processes.
• Provide compliance review and sign-off on proposals, marketing material, scripts, and policy service documentation.
• Maintain accurate legal and governance records, databases, and contract renewal schedules.
• Provide internal legal guidance to departments and assist with litigation coordination and HR-related legal documentation, including disciplinary processes and CCMA preparation.

Minimum Requirements

• Legal qualification (LLB or similar) preferred.
• Experience within the insurance or financial services sector highly advantageous.
• RE5 and/or RE1 certification beneficial.
• Proven experience in legal drafting, contract management, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience working with FSCA regulatory frameworks and requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Key Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and regulatory deadlines.
• Professional, ethical, and able to build trust with internal and external stakeholders.
• High stress tolerance and problem-solving capability in a fast-paced environment.

Apply : By e-mail with your CV, photo required on your CV, to admin1@smartplacements.co.za

Tagged as: Compliance Manager, Compliance Officer, FAIS, FIC, FICA, financial services, FSCA, Insurance, Legal Advisor, Legal Counsel, POPIA