Legal Counsel (Commercial)

SET Recruitment Consultants; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment manager in Cape Town seeks a qualified Legal Counsel to join their team. The role requires a qualified attorney with 1-5 years of experience in commercial law. Responsibilities include drafting legal agreements, advising on legislation impacts, and managing legal documentation. A strong understanding of relevant acts like CISCA and FAIS is an advantage.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years experience in the commercial department of a law firm or relevant financial institution.
• Experience in drafting legal agreements and opinions.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and reviewing of legal agreements applicable to different business units.
• Analysing and advising on legislation impacts.
• Managing legal documentation and risks.

Skills

Knowledge of CISCA

Familiarity with FAIS

Understanding of Financial Sector Regulation Act

Education

Qualified attorney

Job description

Legal Counsel (Commercial)

R650k - R850k

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. Experience in the Collective Investment Schemes Control Act (CISCA), the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS) and the Financial Sector Regulation Act will be an advantage.

Key performance areas

• 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