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 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.

Additional Information

Behavioral Competencies:

Articulating InformationDeveloping StrategiesDirecting PeopleDocumenting FactsEmpowering Individuals

Technical Competencies:

Financial Industry Regulatory FrameworkLegal ComplianceLegal KnowledgeLegal ResearchPolicy DevelopmentRisk AwarenessStrategy Definition