Satic - Financial Services Lawyer (Sa) -Bilateral & Syndicated Loans

Pwc South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 650 000 - 950 000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious legal firm in Johannesburg is looking for a Financial Services Lawyer with 1-3 years of post-qualification experience. You will work closely with teams in the UK while handling financial services legal documents. This role will require strong negotiation skills and knowledge of the financial regulatory landscape. A commitment to innovation and excellent communication abilities are essential. The position offers comprehensive training in English law and development within an engaging team environment.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in negotiating loan agreements.
• Compliance with regulatory requirements in financial services.
• Ability to manage and coach junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review financial services legal documents.
• Support clients in negotiating and executing transactions.
• Provide tailored lending subject-matter expertise.

Skills

Negotiating loan agreements

Financial services regulatory knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Team leadership

Autonomy and teamwork

Education

Qualified and admitted attorney in South Africa

Strong academic background in law

Tools

Legal Market Association (LMA) documentation

Microsoft Office

Job description

SATIC - Financial Services Lawyer (SA) - Bilateral & Syndicated Loans

Senior Associate - Financial Services Lawyer (Newly Qualified – 3 Years or More PQE)

This role is NOT for candidates with debt collection experience!

About the role

SATIC is a delivery centre serving UK PwC and is an independent member of the PwC international network of firms.

Based in South Africa, you will work as part of the PwC Legal UK team located in London, Birmingham and Manchester, handling project-based assignments, specialist legal advice and ongoing general counsel support.

We are looking for a newly qualified to 3-year PQE South African admitted lawyer with a financial services and transactional background.

You will work in a busy, friendly team at Senior Associate level and have the opportunity to influence the future of legal services through technology and innovation.

Role and Key Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, review and assess a wide range of financial services legal documents, including loan agreements (bilateral and syndicated), security, ancillary and CP documents.
• Provide lending SME support and apply market / industry knowledge of lending transactions within larger PwC engagements.
• Share knowledge and provide training and tailored lending subject‑matter expertise to colleagues across the PwC network.
• Support clients in negotiating and executing lending transactions and develop contract negotiation playbooks.
• Advise on technology‑enabled workflows that support contract preparation, negotiation and execution; contribute to business development by building a network within PwC and developing direct client relationships.

Essential skills / Requirements

• Qualified and admitted attorney in South Africa or an equivalent common‑law jurisdiction.
• Strong academic background and experience negotiating loan agreements and advising on lending and security matters, ideally in an in‑house or leading law‑firm setting.
• Good working knowledge of LMA documentation and current market practice.
• Deep knowledge of the financial services regulatory landscape affecting banks, insurers, funds, asset managers and other institutions.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong initiative and willingness to embrace innovation and continuous improvement.
• Capability to work autonomously or as part of a team as required.
• Experience leading, coaching and managing junior team members and delivering quality assurance.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude.
• Technically proficient in drafting, reviewing and red‑lining documents.
• Strong IT skills (Office or ).
• Knowledge or experience in managed legal services or in‑house counsel is an advantage.

Training

Successful candidates will receive comprehensive training to manage transactions governed by the laws of England and Wales, enhancing their capabilities in financial services work.