Senior Legal Advisor, Lending at Standard Bank Group

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. 
• To implement strategic objectives to drive the attainment of legal outcomes. To provide legal advice to stakeholders on complex matters, in adherence to SBG's standards and requirements. 

Qualifications

• Type of Qualification: First Degree
• Field of Study: Legal

Experience Required

Legal-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, specifically withing a Lending Portfolio.
• At least 6 years' people management experience where appropriate.

Additional Information

Behavioural 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