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Legal Counsel (Commercial)
Job summary
A leading investment manager in Cape Town is seeking a qualified attorney for the role of Legal Counsel. This position requires 1-5 years of experience in a commercial department, preferably within a law firm or financial institution. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of relevant legislation such as CISCA and FAIS. Excellent drafting, risk management, and advisory skills are essential for success in this role.
Qualifications
- 1-5 years experience in commercial department of a law firm or relevant financial institution.
- Experience in Collective Investment Schemes Control Act is an advantage.
- Experience in Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act is an advantage.
Responsibilities
- Drafting and reviewing legal agreements for business units.
- Analysing and advising on legislation impact for clients.
- Drafting legal opinions.
- Managing legal documentation.
- Reporting on legal risk management.
Skills
Education
R650k - R850k
Superb career opportunity with leading investment manager for qualified attorney with 1-5 years experience in commercial department of a law firm or relevant financial institution. Experience in the Collective Investment Schemes Control Act (“CISCA”), the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (“FAIS”) and Financial Sector Regulation Act will be an advantage.
- Drafting and reviewing of legal agreements applicable to different business units (collective Investment scheme managers and financial service providers)
- Analysing and advising on the impact of legislation applicable to the different business units and their clients
- Drafting of legal opinions
- Legal documentation management
- Legal risk management reporting to line manager and risk forums
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