Senior Legal Advisor, Litigation

Standard Bank Of South Africa Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced legal professional to provide effective dispute resolution services and engage in complex litigation. The ideal candidate must possess a Post Graduate Degree in Legal and have at least eight years of relevant experience in the legal or financial sector, including people management in a dispute resolution role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in legal documentation handling with at least 8 years in the legal/financial sector.
• 2-4 years' people management experience in dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Provide dispute resolution services.
• Engage in complex litigation/dispute resolution as per legal entity mandate.

Skills

Legal documentation drafting

Dispute resolution

People management

Risk identification and mitigation

Education

Post Graduate Degree in Legal

Job description

Overview

Location : ZA, undefined, Johannesburg, Baker Street 30

To provide an effective dispute resolution service to the legal entity and engage in complex litigation / dispute resolution in order to protect or defend the interests of the legal entity; in accordance with the legal entity mandate and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Type of Qualification :

Post Graduate Degree

Field of Study : Legal

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 2- 4 years' people management experience in a dispute resolution role.

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