Legal Advisor

FirstRand; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial services institution in South Africa is seeking a Legal Advisor to provide legal solutions to business challenges. The role involves drafting and reviewing contracts, managing legal risks, and building relationships with stakeholders. Candidates should have an LLB degree, be admitted as an attorney, and possess at least 5 years of relevant experience. The position offers opportunities for innovation and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Networking opportunities

Challenging work environment

Opportunities to innovate

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney with a degree in law.
• 5 years of experience in a legal environment with 1-2 years at a junior specialist level.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft and manage legal documentation from inception to implementation.
• Apply legal risk management principles to reviews of marketing material.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across various departments.

Skills

Contract drafting

Legal risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

LLB degree

Job description

Job Overview

Job Description: Provide legal solutions to legal and business challenges within a business area, mitigate legal risks and partner with the business on the implementation of policies to comply with legal and regulatory requirements in relation to business processes.

To consult with internal clients to understand business requirements and provide sound legal advice pertaining to the drafting, vetting, review, dissemination and/or negotiation of legal documentation and processes, providing clear legal direction based on sound judgment.

Hello Future eBucks Legal Advisor

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review and manage the contracting process from inception to implementation – this will include any partnership agreements, occasional IT and technology agreements and master services agreements
• Apply legal risk management principles to reviews of marketing material and communicate these principles effectively to internal stakeholders
• Establish mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders – the main stakeholder relationships will be with the various internal eBucks departments (such as partner management, technology and marketing)
• Apply a customer‑centric approach, to ensure customer satisfaction, starting with internal customers
• Work in a fast‑paced and high‑pressure environment
• Work independently and deliver to a high standard without needing constant supervision
• Think out of the box, be innovative and provide business‑appropriate advice while keeping legal risk management principles in mind
• Demonstrate leadership behaviour through personal involvement, commitment, and dedication in support of organisational values
• Maintain expert knowledge on relevant legislative amendments, industry best practices and provision of proactive advice and solutions to relevant stakeholders
• Monitor changes in legislation, regulations, initiatives and relevant industry practices and be able to find application for this within the existing environment, whilst always striving to limit the risk exposure of the Group

Ideal Candidate

• Have an LLB degree and have been admitted as an attorney
• A honed ability to draft and review commercial contracts, review marketing material and attend to customer legal complaints in a dynamic and fast‑changing environment and exceptional attention to detail
• Are a cooperative person who enjoys building relationships with stakeholders across a large business
• Have at least 5 years of experience in a similar environment, of which 1 to 2 years is ideally at junior specialist level
• Experience in drafting and negotiating agreements with external service providers will definitely be advantageous

Benefits & Opportunities

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

Culture Fit

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

Application 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: 19/01/26.

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.

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