Senior Advisor, Legal, Investment Banking

Standard Bank Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services institution in Johannesburg is seeking a Legal Advisor to provide expert legal advice on asset backed financing transactions. The ideal candidate should have 8-10 years of experience in legal documentation and risk management within the financial sector. This full-time role requires strong leadership skills and an understanding of the regulatory framework. Applicants must be admitted attorneys with a solid foundation in law.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years proven experience in legal documentation and processes.
• At least 8 years experience within the legal / financial sector.
• At least 6 years people management experience where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on transactions within asset backed financing.
• Manage legal risks aligned with banking practices and legal entity mandate.

Skills

Close Protection

Commercial

FIDIC

Indoor Sales

E-Commerce

Education

LLB

Admitted Attorney

Job description

To provide accurate expert and specialised legal advice on legal and regulatory matters that arise in the negotiation execution and implementation of transactions within the area of asset backed financing including securitisation and equity capital markets. To manage identify and mitigate the complex legal risks involved in these transactions in line with the relevant Banking practices procedures and legal entity mandate.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification : LLB

Field of Study : Law

Other Minimum Qualifications Certifications or Professional Membership : Admitted Attorney

Experience Required

8-10 years proven experience in the provision of guidance and insight pertaining to the drafting vetting review dissemination and / or negotiation of legal documentation and processes of a complex nature. Identification and mitigation of legal risks.

At least 8 years experience within the legal / financial sector.

At least 6 years people management experience where appropriate.

Behavioural Competencies

• Developing Strategies
• Directing People
• Empowering Individuals
• Establishing Rapport
• Team Working

Technical Competencies

• Financial Industry Regulatory Framework
• Legal Compliance
• Policy Development
• Risk Awareness
• Strategy Definition

Additional Information

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

• Close Protection
• Commercial
• FIDIC
• Indoor Sales
• E-Commerce

Vacancy : 1