Legal-Counsel

About

Description

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

Responsibilities

• Pro-active analysis of legislation, regulatory updates and research on legal matters to ensure the best possible outcome for the various entities
• Providing sound legal advice to the different business units to ensure decisions are correct and justifiable
• Preparation of Legal publications, legal updates and guidance notes to business

Qualifications

• Matric
• Bachelor of Laws qualification
• Post graduate qualification in insurance and/or financial services
• Admitted attorney with litigation experience (Advantageous)

Application instructions:

• The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.