Assist the Head Legal and Corporate Secretariat in rendering administrative and legal services in compliance with the Pension Funds Act and Rules and other Statutory Acts.<\/p>\n
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Job Title: Legal Advisor<\/strong> Job Summary: <\/strong> \u2022Investigate matters by gathering all relevant documentation and drafting proposals, on request by Head: Legal and Corporate Secretariat, assuring compliance to legislation.<\/p>\n \u2022Review and interpret current EPPF Rules, monitoring that legal administration accurate and accessible.<\/p>\n \u2022Draft new EPPF Rules, in compliance with relevant legislation, responding to needs identified.<\/p>\n \u2022Obtain formal legal advice from external sources when required.<\/p>\n \u2022On request, compile specific ad-hoc reports and recommendations.<\/p>\n \u2022Ensure receipt of summonses and court related documents served on the EPPF.<\/p>\n \u2022Investigate and compile a report outlining action plans related to summonses and court orders.<\/p>\n \u2022Draft initial standard documentation for authorisation by Manager e.g. acknowledgement of debt, rules and contracts.<\/p>\n \u2022Resolve disputes by liaising with external parties verbally and in writing e.g. member complaints.<\/p>\n 2.PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE EPPF RULES:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022Maintain a library of documents related to rules and benefits, enabling knowledge sharing.<\/p>\n \u2022Update the rule book and provide members and pensioners with any changes in order to achieve a consistent legal service.<\/p>\n \u2022Establish and maintain a database of all internal opinions, contracts and other precedents.<\/p>\n \u2022Share legal knowledge and experience with relevant internal stakeholders.<\/p>\n 3.PROVIDE LEGAL OPINION AND ADVICE (MAINLY ON RETIREMENT FUND ISSUES):<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022Investigate facts surrounding advice request and scrutinises relevant legal documents in order to provide expert legal advice which informs business decisions.<\/p>\n \u2022Research legal principles and apply same to facts to protect organisational interests.<\/p>\n \u2022Formulate and communicate legal opinion, relating factual information to support decisions.<\/p>\n \u2022Submit reports to Manager, identifying and recommending ways to mitigate legal risks.<\/p>\n \u2022Participate in various Fund Committees and provide legal advice in such Committees.<\/p>\n 4.PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR ADJUDICATION OF COMPLAINTS AGAINST FUND AND GENERAL LITIGATION:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022Conduct an investigation of relevant circumstances to ensure an accurate factual basis is established on designated issues.<\/p>\n \u2022Research applicable legal principles and Pension Fund Rules and apply to facts to establish a legal position.<\/p>\n \u2022Manage resources and litigation process, protecting the EPPF\u2019s interests and minimising costs.<\/p>\n \u2022Represent EPPF at statutory inquiries, administrative or any other proceedings as and when required.<\/p>\n \u2022Managing the Fund\u2019s panel of attorneys to ensure that the terms of SLAs are adhered to.<\/p>\n \u2022Receive and conduct an initial evaluation of court processes served on the Fund and advise on approach to be adopted by the Fund to address such processes.<\/p>\n \u2022Instruct panel attorneys on matters referred to them.<\/p>\n \u2022Manage the process of litigation and provide necessary support to external legal service providers.<\/p>\n 5.MANAGE CONTRACTS:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022Draft agreements to protect the interests of the Fund, in compliance with associated laws.<\/p>\n \u2022Review agreements and provide legal advice to the Fund on the implications of contracts, minimising legal risk.<\/p>\n \u2022Make alterations and\/or negotiate alterations to contracts to protect the interests of the Fund.<\/p>\n \u2022Resolve contractual disputes in the interests of the Fund.<\/p>\n \u2022Deal with contract exit management appropriately, minimising risk.<\/p>\n \u2022Maintain a repository and database of all Fund contracts which are signed and accessible.<\/p>\n 6.MANAGE REGULATORY UPDATES:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022Draft regulatory updates to Management and relevant Board structures; as required.<\/p>\n \u2022Conduct regulatory development awareness in the Fund to transfer knowledge.<\/p>\n Requirements: \u2022At least 5 years job-related experience (at a Pension Fund or similar environment), which should include at least 2 years\u2019 experience in a management role (where relevant).<\/p>\n \u2022Working knowledge of EPPF Rules and Regulations. Pension Fund Act and Regulations associated circulars issued by Registrar.<\/p>\n \u2022Working knowledge of Retirement Fund Law.<\/p>\n \u2022Working knowledge of Income Tax Act.<\/p>\n \u2022Working knowledge of Labour Relations Act.<\/p>\n \u2022Working knowledge of Divorce Act.<\/p>\n \u2022Microsoft Office.<\/p>\n \u2022Report writing.<\/p>\n \u2022Stakeholder Management.<\/p>\n \u2022Effective Communication (written and verbal).<\/p>\n \u2022Impact & Influence.<\/p>\n
\nLocation:<\/strong> Bryanston, Gauteng, South Africa
\nReference #:<\/strong> LA002
\nContract Type:<\/strong> Permanent
\nSalary:<\/strong> Market Related<\/p>\n
\n1.COORDINATE LEGAL, TAXATION, STATUTORY AND GENERAL INTERFACES WITHIN AND BETWEEN THE EPPF AND ITS STAKEHOLDERS:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n\u2022Relevant Bachelor Degree and preferably a tertiary qualification such as ILPA, CFP,<\/p>\n