Legal Counsel (Commercial)

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

Job summary

A leading investment manager in Cape Town seeks a qualified attorney for the position of Legal Counsel. This role involves drafting legal agreements, analyzing legislation, and managing legal documentation. Ideal candidates will have 1-5 years of experience in commercial law and familiarity with relevant financial regulations. A competitive salary range of R650k to R850k is offered.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in the commercial department of a law firm or relevant financial institution.
• Experience in CISCA, FAIS, and Financial Sector Regulation Act preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and reviewing legal agreements.
• Analysing legislation impacts.
• Drafting legal opinions.
• Managing legal documentation.
• Reporting legal risk.

Skills

Commercial law

Legal risk management

Legislation analysis

Education

Qualified attorney

Job description

Legal Counsel (Commercial)

R650k - R850k

Cape Town

Superb career opportunity with leading investment manager for qualified attorney with 1-5 years experience in 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 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