Legal Counsel - Commercial contracts

Our client is seeking legal counsel with experience in financial services and banking.

Responsibilities:

• Drafting of contracts and other legal documents
• Reviewing, managing and negotiating contracts
• Dispute resolution and providing legal advice
• Interpretation of relevant legislation
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation
• Risk management and mitigation
• Building and maintaining relations with internal and external stakeholders
• Conducting legal research
• Developing and implementing legal policies and procedures
• Reporting to legal head and stakeholders on policy implementation
• Conducting due diligence

Requirements:

• LLB and admission as an attorney in South Africa
• Postgraduate qualification in commercial law/corporate governance advantageous
• 4+ years of PQE in financial services and banking
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (i.e. POPIA, FSCA, FICA, AML, FAIS)
• Certifications in FAIS compliance and CAMS advantageous

The successful candidate must...

• Have analytical, communication and time management skills
• Be able to take initiative
• Be able to work well in teams
• Have keen attention to detail
• Have a passion for commercial law

Desired Skills:

• Commercial Law
• Contract Management
• Banking
• Finance
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Communication
• Analytical And Problem Solving
• Legal Advice
• Legal Research
• Legal Drafting

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years Financial Advisory & Consulting Service
• 2 to 5 years Legal Advisory

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree