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Legal Advisor, Transactions Jobs in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa at Standard Bank Group
Title: Legal Advisor, Transactions
Company: Standard Bank Group
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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 draft and negotiate moderately complex, bespoke legal agreements. To provide a comprehensive legal advisory service to multiple business areas, and to identify, manage and mitigate legal risks in respect of relevant bank products and services; in accordance with the legal entity mandate and regulatory requirements. To act as counsel to the Bank in multiple party negotiations.
Qualifications
Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree
Field of Study: Legal
Experience Required
Corporate
5-7 years
Proven experience in the provision of legal advice, drafting, vetting, review, dissemination and/or negotiation, with at least 5 years’ experience within the legal and/or financial and/or corporate/commercial sectors. Identification and mitigation of legal risk. At least 3 years’ people management experience (not necessarily direct reports), where applicable.
Additional Information
Behavioural Competencies:
Articulating Information
Checking Things
Documenting Facts
Establishing Rapport
Examining Information
Interacting with People
Managing Tasks
Meeting Timescales
Providing Insights
Showing Composure
Team Working
Upholding Standards
Technical Competencies:
Contract Management
Financial Industry Regulatory Framework
Legal Advisory & Interpretation
Legal Drafting
Legal Knowledge
Legal Research
Operational Planning
Verbal Communication
