Legal Advisor & Wealth and Investments

The Recruitment Council; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial services provider in South Africa seeks an experienced Legal Counsel specializing in wealth platforms and retail investments. This role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal documents, providing legal advice, and supporting governance and compliance initiatives. The ideal candidate will have an LLB Degree, post-admission legal experience, and a deep understanding of financial sector regulations. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential for success. Applications should be sent to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• 3–5 years post-admission legal experience, preferably within a LISP or wealth management business.
• Strong knowledge of South African financial sector laws including FAIS, FICA, CISCA, and the Insurance Act.
• Notable experience in contract drafting.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide array of legal documents.
• Provide legal support for various initiatives and projects.
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal matters and legislation.
• Monitor and report on legal risks and regulatory changes.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Legal drafting

Strong communication

Ability to work under pressure

Education

LLB Degree

Certified Financial Planner (CFP)

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced attorney with deep expertise in wealth platforms and retail investments? Our client, one of the largest insurance and financial services providers in South Africa, is looking for a skilled Legal Counsel to join their dynamic team. The client’s diverse portfolio spans retail and institutional businesses, including asset managers, collective investment scheme managers, and local and offshore wealth platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Contractual Support & Product Development

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide array of legal documents including investment management agreements, service level agreements (SLAs), LISP SLAs, client-facing documents, product terms, marketing material, and data agreements.
• Provide reliable legal support for various initiatives and projects, including the launch of new products and portfolios.
• Collaborate confidently within multi-disciplinary project teams, including tax, marketing, compliance, and IT.
• Ensure efficient management of contracts through the entire contract lifecycle and support continuous template improvements.

Legal Advisory & Queries

• Advise internal stakeholders on legal matters, contracting, service and product queries, and the implementation of legislation.
• Provide legal advice on operational processes and conduct legal research to deliver commercially focused opinions.

Legal Risk Management, Governance & Compliance

• Monitor, identify, and report on legal risks, legislative developments, and emerging risks in projects, policies, and systems.
• Work closely with regulatory compliance and risk teams to manage regulatory changes and embed a culture of good governance.
• Assist in implementing internal controls to mitigate legal risk.
• Support training initiatives regarding legal and regulatory updates.

Requirements

• Education: LLB Degree. A Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation is advantageous.
• Certification: Admitted Attorney.
• Experience: 3–5 years post-admission legal experience, preferably within a LISP or wealth management business.
• Specialised Knowledge: Strong knowledge of wealth platforms, retail and retirement investments, and financial products.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of South African financial sector laws including FAIS, FICA, CISCA, the Insurance Act, the Pension Funds Act, and POPIA.
• Drafting Skills: Notable experience in contract drafting.

Desired Competencies

• Meticulously detail-oriented with analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional legal and contract drafting skills.
• Adaptable and resilient in the face of change and uncertainty.
• Ability to embrace and implement legal and financial technology solutions.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment.

Send your applications to [e-mail]