Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

To provide specialised legal advice to the organisation and related business areas on all complex internal and commercial contractual legal matters relating to business products, with the intention of enabling the maximisation of revenue streams;  in accordance with the legal entity mandate and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree

Field of Study: Legal

Other Minimum Qualifications, Certifications or Professional Memberships: Post Graduate Degree - LLB; Admitted attorney; Relevant professional membership

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.  Experience in the drafting and negotiation of finance loan agreements and a deep understanding of property law, financing of commercial properties and collateral requirements. Identification and mitigation of legal risks.

At least 8 years' experience within the legal/financial and/or corporate/commercial sectors.

At least 6 years' people management experience where appropriate.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

Articulating InformationDeveloping StrategiesDirecting PeopleDocumenting FactsEmpowering Individuals

Technical Competencies:

Financial Industry Regulatory FrameworkLegal ComplianceLegal KnowledgeLegal ResearchPolicy DevelopmentStrategy Definition