Job Description

Company Description
Standard 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 accurate, expert and specialised legal advice on legal and regulatory matters that arise in the negotiation, execution and implementation of transactions within the area of asset backed financing, including securitisation and equity capital markets. To manage, identify and mitigate the complex legal risks involved in these transactions in line with the relevant Banking practices, procedures and legal entity mandate.
Qualifications
Type of Qualification: LLB
Field of Study: Law
Other Minimum Qualifications, Certifications or Professional Membership: Admitted Attorney
Experience Required
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.
At least 6 years people management experience where appropriate.
Additional Information
Behavioural Competencies:

• Developing Strategies
• Directing People
• Empowering Individuals
• Establishing Rapport
• Team Working

Technical Competencies:

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

Skills Required