Job Description

Company DescriptionStandard 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.As a legal advisor for Card and Payments, you will draft and negotiate bespoke legal documents with internal product teams and agreements with merchants, card networks, payment service providers and other parties in the payments environment, as well as drawing up client-facing terms and conditions that relate to new payment-related products. You will work closely with internal business stakeholders and your expertise will be invaluable in navigating the payments environment, assessing the impact of new payment legislation, and proactively identifying potential legal risks. You will also represent the Bank in industry forums that relate to payments.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications
Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree
Field of Study: LegalExperience Required

• 5-7 years proven experience in providing legal advice, drafting, vetting, review, negotiations, identification and mitigation of legal risk.
• 1-3 years exposure to the National Payments System.
• Experience with the Payments Association of South Africa (PASA), Card Schemes, or other payments regulatory forums will be advantageous.

• Articulating Information
• Checking Details
• Documenting Facts
• Establishing Rapport
• Examining Information

• Payment Regulatory Framework
• Legal Advisory & Interpretation
• Legal Drafting
• Negotiation Skills
• Legal Knowledge
• Legal Research
• Communication Skills
• Critical Thinking Skills

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