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.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.QualificationsMinimum QualificationsType of Qualification: Post Graduate DegreeField of Study: LegalOther Minimum Qualifications, Certifications or Professional Memberships: Post Graduate Degree - LLB; Admitted attorney; Relevant professional membershipExperience Required8 - 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. Experience in the drafting and negotiation of finance loan agreements and a deep understanding of property law, financing of commercial properties and collateral requirements. Identification and mitigation of legal risks.At least 8 years' experience within the legal/financial and/or corporate/commercial sectors.At least 6 years' people management experience where appropriate.Additional InformationBehavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Developing Strategies
• Directing People
• Documenting Facts
• Empowering Individuals

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

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