Legal and Compliance Officer

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Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

This role is responsible for providing support from a legal perspective, and for preparing legal documents. This role describes both Corporate and Business Unit Legal Advisors.

Minimum Requirements...

• Namibian citizenship;
• NQF Level 7 Tertiary qualification in law: LLB degree;
• Own vehicle and valid driver’s licence;
• 4 – 6 years of experience in a legal environment;
• Experience and good understanding in compliance, risk and/or quality assurance as it relates to the short-term insurance industry would be an advantage;
• Must be detail and quality orientated;
• Computer literacy and good numeric skills are essential;
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills;
• High energy levels and be a team player;
• Good time management skills and ability to work under pressure;
• Ability to work independently and take initiative;
• Excellent verbal and written communicator with a passion for customer service and relationship building; and
• Able to engage confidently with internal and external stakeholders

Job Specification

• Provide legal support to the Claims Team as well as the Recoveries, Liability and Litigation Team.
• Consider how to improve on OMSIC Policy Wordings to reduce the likelihood of invalid claims being paid.
• Conduct or participate in litigation if required.
• Review compliance and quality assurance with legislation, regulations, practice notes and circulars applicable to OMSIC.
• Review, provide commentary and perform impact analysis of new proposed bills, regulations, practice notes and circulars applicable to OMSIC.
• Review and sign-off new OMSIC Standard Operating Procedures.
• Assist with the appropriate management of legal, operational and compliance risk within OMSIC.
• Perform risk management duties, initiate and/or facilitate mitigating actions where control breaks occur or are likely to occur.
• Manage and report on Audit Findings Tracker to OMSIC and stakeholders.
• Assist the Operations Manager in establishing and embedding a culture of compliance across OMSIC through the development of compliance risk management and monitoring plans.
• Ensure that applicable legislation and compliance principles are being complied with by staff across OMSIC.
• Regularly review and monitor compliance processes as well as day-to-day compliance to legislation and regulations.
• Assist with compliance related matters pertaining to OMSIC cell captives.
• Represent OMSIC on various risk, legal and compliance forums within Old Mutual Namibia.
• Work on projects.
• Perform reviews and monitor service level agreement KPIs in OMSIC.
• Perform other ad hoc tasks as it relates to risk, compliance and quality assurance as is required.

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Skills

Competencies

Communicates Effectively

Decision Quality

Ensures Accountability

Instills Trust

Manages Complexity

Optimizes Work Processes

Persuades

Strategic Mindset

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

01 July 2026 , 23:59

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