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Job Description
Old Mutual, Zimbabwe’s largest diversified financial services group is inviting applications from recent graduates to participate in a 24 months’ Legal and Governance Graduate Trainee Programme. Successful applicants will undergo training within the Old Mutual Group in the following disciplines: -
Responsibilities
Legal Documentation & Analysis
- Drafting contracts, NDAs, service agreements, and other corporate documents with accuracy.
- Reviewing agreements with attention to detail and negotiating terms with stakeholders.
- Conducting legal research with focus on laws, regulatory changes, and case precedents.
- Preparing legal opinions and briefs with clarity for internal use.
Corporate Governance Support
- Preparing minutes for board and committee meetings with precision.
- Coordinating board meeting logistics with timely delivery of agendas, packs, and filings.
- Implementing governance frameworks with adherence to company policies.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Monitoring regulatory and legislative updates with proactive reporting.
- Supporting compliance frameworks with internal audits and risk assessments.
- Assisting due diligence for transactions, mergers, and regulatory reviews with thoroughness.
Administrative and Stakeholder Engagement
- Maintaining legal and governance records with strict compliance to statutory requirements.
- Liaising with external counsel and regulators with professionalism.
- Providing documentation support during audits, litigation, and enforcement processes with accuracy.
Policy Development & Training
- Drafting and updating internal policies with alignment to governance standards.
- Organizing compliance and governance training sessions with effective coordination.
Reporting & Documentation
- Preparing management reports with comprehensive legal and governance insights.
- Submitting statutory returns and regulatory filings with punctuality.
Skills
Business, Communication, Financial Products, Legal Practices, Long Term Planning, Organizing, Relationship Building, Sound Judgment, Written Communication
Competencies
Directs Work
Drives Results
Ensures Accountability
Manages Complexity
Optimizes Work Processes
Plans and Aligns
Tech Savvy
Education
Bachelor Of Laws (LLB): Law (Required)
Closing Date
24 December 2025 , 23:59
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