Legal Counsel

Afrizan Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to provide expert legal guidance across its business units in Cape Town. The ideal candidate is an admitted attorney with 1–5 years’ experience in a commercial law or financial institution. Responsibilities include drafting legal agreements, analyzing legislation, and overseeing legal compliance. This role offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with practical experience in a commercial law firm or financial institution.
• Knowledge of CISCA, FAIS, and Financial Sector Regulation Act.
• Understanding of Protection of Personal Information Act.
• Familiarity with investment-related regulations is a plus.
• Strong commercial legal experience within financial services sector.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review legal agreements for business units.
• Analyse legislation and provide legal advice.
• Draft clear and concise legal opinions.
• Manage legal documentation and compliance.
• Report legal risks and contribute to risk forums.

Skills

Legal drafting

Legislative interpretation

Analytical capabilities

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Resilience under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

Admitted Attorney

1–5 years’ experience in commercial law or financial institution

Job description

Job Description

Are you a commercially-minded Legal Professional with a passion for financial services and regulatory law?

A highly regarded financial institution is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to provide expert legal guidance across its dynamic business units. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to step into a challenging and rewarding role within a fast-paced, high-performing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and review legal agreements relevant to various business units, including Collective Investment Scheme managers and financial service providers
• Analyse legislation and provide practical legal advice tailored to business needs
• Draft clear, concise, and commercially astute legal opinions
• Oversee legal documentation management and ensure compliance with relevant frameworks
• Report on legal risk matters to the line manager and contribute to risk forums

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with 1–5 years’ practical experience in a commercial law firm or financial institution
• Knowledge of CISCA, FAIS, and the Financial Sector Regulation Act is advantageous
• Understanding of the Protection of Personal Information Act preferred
• Familiarity with investment-related regulations (e.g., Regulation 28, Insurance Act, Medical Schemes Act) is a plus
• Strong commercial legal experience within the financial services sector is highly desirable

Key Competencies

• Exceptional legal drafting and legislative interpretation skills
• Strong analytical capabilities with attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• A proactive, strategic thinker with the ability to align legal support with business objectives
• Resilient under pressure, capable of managing multiple priorities
• Collaborative team player with a continuous learning mindset

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