Legal Counsel

6 months ago


Johannesburg, South Africa FirstRand Full time

Job Description

The purpose of this role is to provide legal services and advice to areas within FirstRand Group Treasury.

Organization Name: Group Treasury (FGT)

About Us

Role Purpose

The purpose of this role is to provide legal services and advice to areas within FirstRand Group Treasury, in particular:

- Legal services and advice in relation to banking and finance legal matters; and
- To manage legal projects, including the management of FirstRand Debt Programmes.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide professional legal service in the form of drafting, vetting, negotiating and advising on funding and commercial agreements;
- Provide professional legal advice to stakeholders (including opinions and guidance) on various legal and regulatory aspects impacting FirstRand Group Treasury;
- Formulate, maintain and review legal frameworks, policies and guidelines, as applicable and relevant;
- Advise and provide commentary in respect of emerging legislation that may have potential impact on Group Treasury;
- Provide input to the governance process in relation to specific areas of legal risk within Group Treasury and present on such topics, when required;
- Engage and collaborate with different departments across Group Treasury to ensure adherence to relevant FirstRand Group policies and standards and address legal matters impacting Group Treasury;
- Maintain own professional development;
- Maintain legal practice efficiency through service excellence;
- Research and implement best practice;
- Keep abreast of legislative developments in specified areas; and
- Maintain excellent relationships with internal clients, colleagues and external stakeholders.

Additional Requirements:
There are no additional requirements associated with this vacancy.

2 to 5 years post articles banking and finance law experience in legal practice or as legal counsel

Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum Qualification: Admitted attorney in the High Court of South Africa.
- Experience: 2 to 5 years' post articles banking and finance law in legal practice or as corporate counsel.
- Advantageous to have experience in securitisation global markets and preparedness to upskill if required.
- Proficiency and interest in the use and deployment of legal technology is required;
- Excellent drafting skills;
- Ability to do in depth research and provide sound legal advice;
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work on Microsoft Office, SharePoint;
- Ability to work on your own without intensive secretarial assistance;
- Ability to manage your own legal practice effectively;
- Ability to take initiative, proactively assist stakeholders on legal matters and upskill where required;
- Ability to collaborate and lead; and
- Ability to communicate with senior and executive management.

Job Details

Application Closing Date

30/04/24


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