(1114) Legal Counsel - LSD at South African Reserve Bank

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Identify, address and manage potential legal risks within the SARB Group.
• Steer legal processes for internal clients on complex legal challenges and disputes affecting their operations. 
• Conduct research into a wide range of matters relating to financial, commercial and central banking law.
• Take responsibility for addressing issues pertaining to relevant legislation applicable to the SARB Group.
• Represent the Legal Services Department, the SARB and the SARB Group on the regional, national and international committees.
• Report on, and provide guidance, advice and legal opinions to, the above-mentioned committees.
• Review and draft policies for the SARB Group.
• Institutionalise processes to enhance efficiencies within the SARB Group.
• Provide legal advice and opinions.
• Draft and vet various financial and investment banking agreements.
• Manage litigation.

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must:

• be in possession of an LLB degree (NQF 8) or an equivalent appropriate legal qualification; 
• be an admitted attorney, advocate or corporate lawyer within a corporate or investment banking legal environment or within a reputable banking/finance legal practice; and
• have at least five to eight years of experience as a practising attorney, advocate or in-house legal counsel.

The following would be an added advantage:

• a solid record in leading and closing complex legal projects;
• experience in company law; and/or
• exposure to financial markets, financial technology (fintech) and/or payment systems.