Banking and Finance Lawyer

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Medical aid and retirement fund

Bonus structure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly competent Banking and Finance Lawyer to join our prestigious legal team in Sandton. The role focuses on providing expert advice on syndicated loans, project finance, corporate debt, and regulatory compliance within the financial services sector.

You will structure complex deals, perform due diligence, and manage legal risks across high-profile transactions in South Africa's financial hub.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 5 years of experience in banking and finance law.
• Proven experience in handling significant debt finance transactions such as syndicated loans and leveraged finance.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, relevant legislation, and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Structure, draft, and negotiate complex finance documents including loan agreements and security agreements.
• Advise on regulatory requirements applicable to banking and financial services in South Africa.
• Conduct legal due diligence for financing transactions.
• Manage relationships with external counsel and other advisors on complex transactions.
• Provide legal support for the bank's business units and product development initiatives.
• Assist in resolving disputes and managing litigation related to finance transactions.

Skills

Banking & Finance Law

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading financial institution, is seeking a highly competent Banking and Finance Lawyer to join their prestigious legal team based in Sandton . This dynamic role involves providing expert legal advice on a broad spectrum of financial transactions, including syndicated loans, project finance, corporate debt, and regulatory compliance within the financial services sector. You will play a crucial role in structuring complex deals and managing legal risks associated with the bank's lending activities. This is an excellent career opportunity for a finance law specialist to work on significant transactions within a high-calibre team in the heart of South Africa's financial hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Structure, draft, and negotiate complex finance documents, including loan agreements, security agreements, and intercreditor arrangements.
• Advise on regulatory requirements applicable to banking and financial services in South Africa .
• Conduct legal due diligence for financing transactions.
• Manage relationships with external counsel and other advisors on complex transactions.
• Provide legal support for the bank's various business units and product development initiatives.
• Assist in resolving disputes and managing litigation related to finance transactions.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 5 years of experience in banking and finance law, ideally within a major law firm or financial institution.
• Proven experience in handling significant debt finance transactions (syndicated loans, leveraged finance, etc.).
• Strong understanding of financial markets, relevant legislation, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple high-value transactions concurrently.
• Professionalism and ability to work effectively under pressure in Sandton .

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Significant exposure to high-profile and complex financial transactions.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression within the financial sector.
• Comprehensive medical aid, retirement fund, and other employee benefits.
• A dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment.