Litigation Associate - Financial Services - Sandton

Agc Recruitment Pty Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in financial services is seeking a Litigation Associate to handle complex legal matters. This role involves drafting legal agreements, managing external law firms, and advising on regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Law Degree, be an admitted attorney, and possess at least 5 years of post-articles legal experience. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this position. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to impactful legal solutions and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Required: Law Degree and admitted attorney status.
• 5+ years of experience in commercial litigation.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review legal agreements considering corporate structures.
• Manage external law firms and negotiate contracts.

Skills

EQ (self-awareness, self-management)

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Organized & professional work ethic

Ability to take initiative and learn quickly

Education

Law Degree

Admitted Attorney

5 years post-articles legal experience

Job description

Our client in the financial services industry has an opportunity for a Litigation Associate.

The role involves drafting a suite of legal agreements, from the term sheet to the final execution documents, with careful consideration of the legal nature of the various entities and the differences in each entity's corporate structure through which the borrower operates.

The ideal candidate will enjoy engaging with intellectual, psychological, and complex legal matters.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Review legal agreements, considering each entity's legal nature and corporate structure within a range of different industries.
2. Research legal questions to give advice to the credit committee regarding potential new transactions.
3. Manage external law firms in relation to costs, litigation and registering of securities.
4. Negotiate contracts, including a significant software supply contract.
5. Advise the board on regulatory changes for regulatory compliance.
6. Perform Company Secretary duties, including managing the share register, board resolutions, directorship changes, and ad hoc projects.
7. Draft and implement risk management and compliance policies, ensuring compliance with FICA and POPIA.
8. Conduct regulatory reporting to relevant authorities including the FIC, NCA, Information Regulator and FSCA.
9. Representative registered with the Financial Sector Conduct Authority.
10. Perform KYC / FICA checks on clients.

Requirements:

1. Law Degree.
2. Admitted Attorney.
3. Minimum 5 years post-articles legal experience.
4. Currently working in a law practice / firm with experience in commercial litigation matters.

Desired Skills:

1. EQ - (self-awareness, self-management, reading the room and managing the room).
2. Obsessive about controlling documentation - understands the impact of incorrect paperwork.
3. Attention to detail.
4. Organized & professional work ethic.
5. Ability to take initiative and learn quickly.
6. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
7. Comfortable in engaging with customers at all levels.
8. Comfortable dealing with conflict and litigation related to recoveries.

Package & Remuneration:

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