Job Description

SUMMARY:
Legal Advisor
POSITION INFO:
We are seeking a highly experienced and qualified Legal Advisor to join a prominent group of companies specializing in non-banking financial services. This role is based in Cape Town.
About the Group:
The group encompasses a diverse range of entities, including various financial services providers, a retirement fund administrator, a collective investment scheme management company, a linked long-term insurer, and a treasury outsource company.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Legal Advisor, you will be responsible for:
Providing legal support to various group companies and business units, such as wealth management, asset management, collective investment scheme management, linked long-term , treasury solutions, and marketing.
Offering legal support to the Compliance department.
Advising on legal considerations for new business ventures and assisting with their legal implementation.
Providing advice on compliance with relevant legislation.
Proactively advising businesses on relevant legal developments.
Delivering opinions on legal matters pertinent to the business.
Drafting and vetting contracts, including those related to financial services and general commercial matters.
Drafting and vetting client documentation and correspondence.
Liaising with external legal service providers.
Representing group companies in negotiations of contractual provisions with external suppliers.
Representing the group at ASISA (Association for Savings & Investment South Africa) as needed, and contributing to commentary on proposed regulatory changes on behalf of the group or directly to regulatory bodies.
Qualifications and Experience:
LLB degree; admitted as an attorney of the High Court.
At least 8 years of post-qualification legal experience.
A minimum of 6 years of experience as a legal advisor within non-banking financial services.
Computer Competency Requirements:
Proficiency in Outlook packages, Microsoft Word, Adobe, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Teams.
Competencies and Personal Characteristics:
We are looking for a candidate with:
Expertise in non-banking financial services law and general commercial law.
Excellent writing and contract drafting skills.
Strong accountability and business insight.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
High ethical behavior.
Good time management.
The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team