Junior Legal Advisor - Regulatory Compliance

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybride; ZAR 180 000 - 280 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical aid

Provident fund

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks a Junior Legal Advisor to join its compliance team in Bloemfontein, offering exposure to regulatory matters in the financial services sector.

This hybrid role is ideal for an early-career lawyer aiming to develop expertise in FAIS, FICA, and POPIA while supporting senior lawyers in filings, research, training, and policy development.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of SA or an LLB graduate.
• 0-3 years post-qualification experience with interest in regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of FAIS, FICA, POPIA is highly desirable.
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsabilités

• Interpret and apply financial services regulations, laws, and guidelines.
• Research regulatory changes and assess impact on Bloemfontein operations.
• Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures.
• Review marketing materials for regulatory compliance.
• Assist in regulatory filings and reports.
• Respond to regulatory inquiries and support audits.
• Conduct internal compliance training for staff.
• Monitor activities for potential breaches and report findings.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory landscape.
• Collaborate with departments for consistent compliance across the organisation.

Connaissances

Regulatory research

Analytical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Legal writing

Formation

LLB or Admitted Attorney

Outils

MS Office

Legal research databases

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a prominent entity within the financial services sector, is seeking an ambitious and detail-oriented Junior Legal Advisor to join their compliance department. This hybrid role, based in Bloemfontein , offers an excellent platform for an early-career legal professional to develop expertise in regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will support the senior legal team in ensuring adherence to all applicable financial regulations and industry standards within Free State . This is an ideal opportunity to build a strong foundation in a challenging and rewarding field, with the flexibility of a hybrid work model.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the interpretation and application of financial services regulations, laws, and guidelines.
• Conduct research on regulatory changes and assess their impact on the company's operations in Bloemfontein .
• Support the development and implementation of compliance policies and procedures.
• Review marketing materials and business communications for regulatory compliance.
• Assist in the preparation of regulatory filings and reports.
• Respond to regulatory inquiries and support audits and investigations.
• Conduct internal compliance training sessions for staff.
• Monitor business activities for potential compliance breaches and report findings.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the regulatory landscape relevant to the financial services industry.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure a consistent approach to compliance across the organization.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa or a graduate with a relevant law degree (LLB).
• 0-3 years of post-qualification experience, with a keen interest in regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of financial services regulations (e.g., FAIS, FICA, POPIA) is highly desirable.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Must be based in or willing to commute to Bloemfontein , Free State , for in-office responsibilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research databases.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive entry-level salary with comprehensive benefits, including medical aid and a provident fund. This hybrid role provides a structured career development path with ample opportunities for learning and growth within the compliance field. Employees benefit from working in a supportive team environment in Bloemfontein , contributing to the stability and integrity of the financial sector in the Free State .