Investment Banking Legal Advisor : RSS

FirstRand group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Legal Advisor to provide internal counsel for the Investment Banking division. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and 6-8 years of experience in similar roles. Responsibilities include offering legal advice on complex transactions and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that values innovation and collaboration.

Benefits

Networking opportunities

Challenging work environment

Opportunity for innovation

Qualifications

• 6-8 years' experience within a similar role in Investment Banking.
• Expertise in financial regulations and legal frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on complex matters impacting transactions.
• Ensure legal risks are managed and mitigated during deal structuring.

Skills

Legal consultation

Investment Banking knowledge

Legal risk management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Overview

Hello Future Legal Advisor, RMB is a place where exceptional people create their own opportunities by challenging the conventional and driving sustainable impact. United by our proud heritage, strong ethics and philosophy of Traditional values. Innovative ideas, it’s the magic of our people and culture that sets us apart. Now, is the time to imagine your next move with South Africa’s number one employer in Financial Services for 2023, where you can embrace the power of collective thinking to unlock unique opportunities for our clients and society.

To act as internal legal counsel to the Resources Sector Solutions business unit, co-operate with, and give legal advice across business units of the bank when needed. Protect the interest of the bank. To ensure professional judgement is applied in the giving of legal advice and opinions on the legal aspects applicable to, solutions development and deal structuring for resource funding and investment banking transactions, as well as continued research into various aspects of the laws, industry best practice and regulatory framework impacting the legal viability of the transactions being considered. Bringing a solutionist, knowledge based, value add, approach to the table. Be open-minded to alternative solutions and ideas. The legal advisor is accountable to provide legal advice on moderate to complex legal matters with a financial impact and to identify, manage and mitigate the legal risk associated with such transactions.

You Will Be An Ideal Candidate If You :

• Relevant degree
• Have at least 6-8 years' experience within a similar role in Investment Banking

You Will Have Access To :

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• Challenging Working
• Opportunities to innovate

We Can Be a Match If You Are

• Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough to
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

Closing date: 18 / 09 / 25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.