Senior Legal Advisor, Global Markets

Senior Legal Advisor, Global Markets

Job Overview

Company: Standard Bank of South Africa

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Location: ZA, undefined, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street

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Business Segment: Corporate & Investment Banking

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Job Type: Full-time

Compensation: GBP 1,200,000 - yearly

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Job Ref ID: 80412317A-0001

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Date Posted: 11/5/2026

Job Description

To implement strategic objectives to drive the attainment of legal outcomes. To provide legal advice to stakeholders on complex matters, in adherence to SBG's standards and requirements.

• Add value to the development and implementation of internal controls, policies and guidelines for the legal function and specific business area, ensuring their alignment to functional objectives and statutory requirements.
• Adhere to localised SBG client contracts, toolboxes and other legal standards in order to provide input into bespoke contracts and provide legal services where required.
• Adhere to SBG data security standards, ensuring compliance with local data regulations.
• Adhere to, and recommend enhancements to Group minimum standards for vendor selection, and select the most appropriate vendor with required expertise to guarantee quality work output.
• Build and develop relationships with various internal stakeholders with the intention of breaking down silos to maximise business growth, and external stakeholders so that pertinent business networks and connections may be relied upon.

Qualifications

• Type of Qualification: First Degree

• Field of Study: Legal

• Additional Information

• Experience Required

• Macro Generic

• Legal

• 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.

Behavioural Competencies:

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

Technical Competencies:

• Financial Industry Regulatory Framework

• Legal Compliance

• Legal Knowledge

• Legal Research

• Policy Development

• Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

• Standard Bank Group is committed to fair and inclusive employment practices. We aim to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities. We strive to create an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to contribute and grow.