Compliance & Risk Legal Advisor — Hybrid (Pretoria)

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Retirement and medical aid

Wellness programs

Job summary

Placements24 presents an exciting opportunity for a Legal Advisor to focus on Compliance and Risk Management with our client, a leading financial services institution headquartered in Pretoria. This hybrid role combines on-site collaboration in Pretoria with remote work for focused tasks.

The ideal candidate is admitted as an Attorney or Advocate in South Africa, with 5+ years in compliance or financial regulatory law, including AML/KYC and POPIA knowledge.

Qualifications

• Admitted as an Attorney or Advocate in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance on compliance with financial services regulations including FAIS, FICA, POPIA, and AML/CFT frameworks.
• Develop, implement, and review compliance policies and procedures to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Assess and advise on legal and regulatory risks for new products, services, and business initiatives.
• Assist in regulatory examinations and inquiries, liaising with regulatory bodies as necessary.
• Conduct legal training for staff on compliance and risk-related matters.
• Review and advise on contracts and third-party agreements from a compliance and risk perspective.
• Support risk management framework development and implementation.
• Stay informed about evolving regulatory landscapes and advise the business on potential impacts.

Job description

Placements24 presents an exciting opportunity for a Legal Advisor to focus on Compliance and Risk Management with our client, a leading financial services institution headquartered in Pretoria. This hybrid role combines on-site collaboration in Pretoria with remote work for focused tasks.

The ideal candidate is admitted as an Attorney or Advocate in South Africa, with 5+ years in compliance or financial regulatory law, including AML/KYC and POPIA knowledge.