Description:
Legal advisor
The company includes various financial services providers, a retirement fund administrator, a collective investment scheme management company, a linked long-term insurer and a treasury outsource company.
LOCATION
Cape Town
QUALIFICATION
LLB; admitted as an attorney of the High Court
EXPERIENCE
At least 10 years post-qualification legal experience, of which at least 8 years should be as a legal advisor within non-banking financial services
COMPUTER COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
Outlook packages, Microsoft Word, Adobe, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams
COMPETENCIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
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Expertise in non-banking financial services law and general commercial law
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Excellent writing skills
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Excellent contract drafting skills
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Accountability
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Business insight
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Strong communication skills
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Problem-solving abilities
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Ethical behaviour
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Negotiation skills
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Good time management
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Legal support to a range of group companies and business units (e.g. wealth management, asset management, collective investment scheme management company, linked long-term insurer, treasury solutions and marketing)
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Legal support to the Compliance department
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Advice on legal considerations relating to new business ventures and assisting with the legal aspects of implementation of these
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Advice on compliance with relevant legislation
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Proactive advice to businesses on relevant legal developments
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Providing opinions on legal matters of relevance to the business
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Drafting and vetting of contracts (both in relation to financial services and those of a more general commercial nature)
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Drafting and vetting of client documentation and correspondence
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