Senior Legal Advisor, Global Markets, CIB

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.

Job Description

To implement strategic objectives to drive the attainment of legal outcomes, with a particular focus on supporting the markets financing business within the Global Markets division. To provide legal advice to stakeholders on complex matters, in adherence to SBG's standards and requirements.

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.

• 8-10 years advanced knowledge, understanding and proven experience as lead lawyer on transactions under ISDA and GMRA documentation, bonds, loans and structured financing.

• At least 8 years' experience within the legal/financial sector.

• 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