Senior Counsel, Private Credit & Structured Finance

Ninety One; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Ninety One in Cape Town seeks an experienced attorney to lead legal structuring for corporate credit and infrastructure debt. You will review and negotiate credit agreements and security, oversee external counsel, and support DCM activities across regional markets.

Deep knowledge of SA market dynamics and regulatory frameworks is essential. The role involves governance and risk assessment across origination and portfolio management, with a strong emphasis on execution quality and

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of relevant experience in leveraged finance, structured finance or principal credit investing.
• Experience in originating and closing privately negotiated credit transactions with portable relationships.
• Finalise deal execution from teaser to documentation oversight, with strong regulatory awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and coordinate legal structuring and due diligence on corporate credit and infrastructure debt transactions.
• Review and negotiate finance documents including credit agreements and security packages.
• Support bond issuances, note programmes and listed structured products on regional exchanges.
• Oversee external counsel, ensuring quality, scope discipline and cost efficiency.
• Advise on governance, conflicts and risk matters across origination and portfolio management.

Skills

Leveraged finance

Structured finance

Principal credit investing

Credit structuring

External counsel management

Education

CFA / CA(SA) / MBA or equivalent

Job description

Ninety One in Cape Town seeks an experienced attorney to lead legal structuring for corporate credit and infrastructure debt. You will review and negotiate credit agreements and security, oversee external counsel, and support DCM activities across regional markets.

Deep knowledge of SA market dynamics and regulatory frameworks is essential. The role involves governance and risk assessment across origination and portfolio management, with a strong emphasis on execution quality and