Financial Services Litigation Associate — Impact & Strategy

AGC Recruitment Pty Ltd; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

AGC Recruitment Pty Ltd in Sandton seeks a Litigation Associate for the Financial Services sector, focusing on drafting and finalising a broad suite of agreements from term sheets to execution documents.

The role requires adapting to various entities' corporate structures and complex legal matters, with responsibilities spanning regulatory advice, external counsel management, and compliance activities.

Qualifications

• Law Degree required.
• Admitted Attorney status.
• Minimum 5 years post-articles legal experience.
• Currently in a law practice/firm with experience in commercial litigation.

Responsibilities

• Review legal agreements considering entity's legal nature and corporate structure across industries.
• Research legal questions to advise the credit committee on potential transactions.
• Manage external law firms regarding costs, litigation and securities registrations.
• Negotiate contracts including software supply agreements.
• Advise the board on regulatory changes for compliance.

Skills

EQ

Documentation control

Organized

Initiative

Communication

Customer interaction

Conflict management

Education

Law Degree

Admitted Attorney

Minimum 5 years post-articles experience

Commercial litigation experience

Job description

AGC Recruitment Pty Ltd in Sandton seeks a Litigation Associate for the Financial Services sector, focusing on drafting and finalising a broad suite of agreements from term sheets to execution documents.

The role requires adapting to various entities' corporate structures and complex legal matters, with responsibilities spanning regulatory advice, external counsel management, and compliance activities.