Senior Legal Counsel, Financial Services & Compliance

Afrizan People Intelligence; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Cape Town seeks an experienced Legal Counsel to provide expert legal guidance across its business. The ideal candidate should have 15 years of experience as an Admitted Attorney, with strong skills in legal drafting and knowledge of financial regulations. This full-time role offers a challenging environment in the financial services sector where your strategic thinking and analytical skills will be essential.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with substantial experience in a commercial law firm or financial institution.
• Excellent legal drafting and review skills.
• Experience in the financial services sector is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review legal agreements relevant to business units.
• Analyse legislation and provide practical legal advice.
• Oversee legal documentation management and compliance.

Skills

Commercial law experience

Legal drafting skills

Analytical capabilities

Stakeholder engagement

Knowledge of CISCA and FAIS

Strategic thinking

Education

Admitted Attorney

15 years of practical experience

Job description

A leading financial institution in Cape Town seeks an experienced Legal Counsel to provide expert legal guidance across its business. The ideal candidate should have 15 years of experience as an Admitted Attorney, with strong skills in legal drafting and knowledge of financial regulations. This full-time role offers a challenging environment in the financial services sector where your strategic thinking and analytical skills will be essential.