Banking and Finance Lawyer

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley, Canada is seeking an accomplished Banking and Finance Lawyer to join its specialized team. You will advise financial institutions and corporate clients on debt finance, syndicated loans, project finance, and related regulatory compliance.

The role involves structuring complex deals, drafting, reviewing and negotiating finance agreements and security documents, conducting due diligence, and managing client relationships in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with significant experience in banking and finance law.
• Proven track record in handling complex financing transactions and related documentation.
• In-depth knowledge of South African financial regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage demanding workloads and tight deadlines in a hybrid setting.

Responsibilities

• Advise on various aspects of banking and finance law, including syndicated loans, project finance, and corporate lending.
• Draft, review, and negotiate finance agreements, security documents, and related transactional documents.
• Conduct legal due diligence for financial institutions and borrowers.
• Provide regulatory advice concerning banking and financial services legislation.
• Manage relationships with clients, financial institutions, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations affecting financial transactions in Kimberley.

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading firm in Kimberley , is looking for an accomplished Banking and Finance Lawyer to join their specialized team. This role involves advising financial institutions and corporate clients on a broad spectrum of financing transactions, including debt finance, structured finance, and regulatory compliance. You will play a crucial role in structuring complex deals and ensuring legal requirements are met. This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented lawyer to build their expertise in a challenging and rewarding area of law within the Northern Cape region.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on various aspects of banking and finance law, including syndicated loans, project finance, and corporate lending.
• Draft, review, and negotiate finance agreements, security documents, and related transactional documents.
• Conduct legal due diligence for financial institutions and borrowers.
• Provide regulatory advice concerning banking and financial services legislation.
• Manage relationships with clients, financial institutions, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations affecting financial transactions in Kimberley.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with significant experience in banking and finance law.
• Proven track record in handling complex financing transactions and related documentation.
• In-depth knowledge of South African financial regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage demanding workloads and tight deadlines in a hybrid setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund options.
• Support for professional development, including specialized legal courses.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile financing deals.
• Collaborative legal team environment in Kimberley.