Senior Legal Advisor

Asi Financial Services; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Gauteng is seeking a Group Senior Legal Advisor to provide comprehensive legal support across business operations. The ideal candidate will have a B-degree in Law, at least 5 years of experience in commercial drafting, and excellent negotiation skills. This role involves managing legal documentation, advising on transactions, and supporting litigation. Competitive salary and benefits offered including work from home options.

Benefits

Market related salary

Provident fund benefit

Gap cover benefit

Work from home one day a week

Company cellphone and laptop provided

Qualifications

• At least 5 years post articles commercial drafting and litigation experience in a reputable law firm or at the Bar.
• General corporate commercial background with at least 1 year experience as an in-house legal counsel or advisor.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documentation and vet agreements.
• Advise on business transactions and manage legal issues.
• Support litigation efforts and monitor legislative changes.

Skills

Commercial drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Litigation experience

Good people skills

Conflict resolution skills

Education

B-degree in Law or LLB

Admitted attorney

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Overview

ASI Financial Services, a leading Level 1 BBBEE Intermediary in the Financial Services Industry, has a position available for a Group Senior Legal Advisor.

The Group Senior Legal Advisor will form part of the Risk, Legal and Compliance department and the greater Business Enablement Department and will report to the Executive: Risk, Compliance and Legal.

The Group Senior Legal Advisor will provide legal support services to the ASI Group of companies.

Responsibilities

• Draft and vet legal documentation such as non‑disclosure agreements, offer to purchase letters, purchase and sale agreements, shareholder agreements, memorandum of incorporation, board resolutions, service level agreements, etc.
• Vetting of all legal agreements received from third parties, providers, and clients.
• Support the sales team with negotiation of tenders and long‑term service contracts.
• Assist with a range of other contracts and legal issues that may arise across the business including data protection, labour law relations, etc.

Legal Advice

• Advise and assist on a range of business transactions such as acquisitions, and commercial and legal structuring.
• Support in addressing, resolving, and managing legal issues.
• Identify key legal risks, research issues, and formulate strategies to mitigate exposures.
• Prepare legal opinions as may be necessary.
• Monitor, research, and understand relevant legislative changes and case law affecting Mainstream's business and the financial services sector including regulatory and labour law matters.
• Provide ongoing and ad hoc legal advice in a variety of legal topics (e.g., company law, competition law, labour law, litigation, etc).

Litigation

• Support business in initiating or defending legal action against the business, including drafting, reviewing, and managing progress of litigation and consulting with external legal and other advisors where applicable and in a cost‑sensitive manner.

Other Support

• Engage with both external and internal legal / advisory resources.
• Identify opportunities for new business and growth and communicate to management.
• Support to the Human Capital Department by vetting employment agreements, documentation, policies, and processes to ensure it is in line with the labour laws of South Africa.
• Vetting of general company policies.
• Legal administration; legal risk management; operational strategic development for Risk, Legal and Compliance business unit.
• Obtain exposure to other parts of the greater company group such as insurance, employee benefits, investments and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• B‑degree in Law or LLB essential.
• Admitted attorney essential.
• At least 5 years post articles commercial drafting and litigation experience in a reputable law firm or at the Bar essential.
• General corporate commercial background with at least 1 year experience as an in‑house legal counsel or advisor in a financial services business or other corporate would be advantageous.
• Excellent commercial drafting and negotiation skills and experience.
• Good experience in the drafting of pleadings and litigation.
• Good commercial acumen and business law.
• Good competition law knowledge advantageous.
• Good labour law knowledge.
• Excellent computer literacy.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Detail oriented and attention to detail.
• Good people skills and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work under strict deadlines and under pressure.

Benefits

• Market related salary.
• Provident fund benefit.
• Gap cover benefit.
• Work from home one day a week.
• Company cellphone and laptop provided.

How to Apply

Send your latest CV and a motivational letter on why you would be a good fit for the above role to with the subject: Senior Legal Advisor. Job Types: Full‑time, Permanent. Application Question(s): What is your salary expectation for this role?

Education & Experience

Education: Bachelors (Required). Experience: post articles: 5 years (Required). In‑house legal counsel: 1 year (Required). Work location: In person.