Senior Advisor, Legal, Global Markets, Financial Instruments - Johannesburg at Standard Bank Group

JOB DESCRIPTION

• To manage the legal aspects of the bank’s balance sheet structured note issuance programmes (“Structured Note Programmes”) and off-balance sheet note issuance programmes (“SPVs”), including the annual update of the relevant programme documentation as well as the negotiation, execution and implementation of legal transactions within the area of specialisation.
• To manage, identify and mitigate the complex legal risks involved in these transactions. To provide accurate, expert and specialised legal advice on legal and regulatory matters and involvement in the structuring of the transactions in line with the relevant Banking practices, procedures and legal entity mandate.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• LLB
• Admitted Attorney

Experience Required

• 8-10 years, either (i) proven experience as a senior lawyer managing documentation and legal risks arising from structured note programmes and off-balance sheet note issuance vehicles including the drafting, vetting, review, dissemination and/or negotiation of legal documentation related thereto and proven experience in the identification and mitigation of legal risks or
• (ii) significant proven experience in a senior role, managing all aspects of debt capital markets legal matters.  
• At least 8 years' experience within the legal/financial sector. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Behavioral Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Developing Strategies
• Directing People
• Documenting Facts
• Empowering Individuals
• Establishing Rapport
• Interacting with People
• Managing Tasks
• Providing Insights
• Showing Composure
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Financial Industry Regulatory Framework
• Legal Compliance
• Legal Knowledge
• Legal Research
• Policy Development
• Risk Awareness
• Strategy Definition