Legal Counsel

Set Recruitment Consultants; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment manager in Cape Town is seeking a qualified attorney for the Legal Counsel (Commercial) position. The role demands 1-5 years of experience within the commercial department of a law firm or a financial institution. Responsibilities include drafting legal agreements, managing documentation, and advising on legislative impacts. Ideal candidates should have experience with relevant financial regulations. This is a superb opportunity for career advancement in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified attorney with 1-5 years of experience in a law firm or financial institution.
• Familiarity with Financial Sector Regulation Act is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review legal agreements for different business units.
• Advise on legislation impacts relevant to clients.
• Manage legal documentation and associated risks.

Skills

Experience in Collective Investment Schemes Control Act (CISCA)

Knowledge of Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS)

Legal documentation management

Job description

Legal Counsel (Commercial)

Cape Town

Superb career opportunity with leading investment manager for a qualified attorney with 1-5 years experience in the commercial department of a law firm or relevant financial institution.

Key Performance Areas and Responsibilities

• Drafting and reviewing of legal agreements applicable to different business units (collective Investment scheme managers and financial service providers)
• Analysing and advising on the impact of legislation applicable to the different business units and their clients
• Drafting of legal opinions
• Legal documentation management
• Legal risk management reporting to line manager and risk forums #J-*****-Ljbffr

Qualifications

• Experience in the Collective Investment Schemes Control Act (CISCA), the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS) and the Financial Sector Regulation Act is an advantage
• 1-5 years experience in the commercial department of a law firm or a relevant financial institution