Junior Legal Counsel

1 day ago


Centurion, South Africa Momentum Investments Full time

**Introduction**

Through our client-facing brands Metropolitan and Momentum, with Multiply (wellness and rewards programme), and our other specialist brands, including Guardrisk and Eris Property Group, the Momentum Metropolitan group enables business and people from all walks of life to achieve their financial goals and life aspirations.

**Role Purpose**

An exciting opportunity is available in the Legal Team in the Momentum Investments division for a Junior Legal Counsel. The successful applicant will be based either at the Momentum Metropolitan Head office in Centurion or in Sandton. The role is a hybrid arrangement.

**Requirements**:

- LLB degree
- Admitted attorney
- At least 3 years financial services industry experience

**Duties & Responsibilities**
- Providing general legal services to the business units in Momentum Investments including dispensing legal advice to all areas within the organisation as required.
- A substantial focus area will entail legal drafting, vetting and negotiation of agreements with, internal and external clients and third parties.
- Keeping abreast of legislative and regulatory developments and the creation of presentations for circulation to relevant stakeholders.
- Reviewing, interpreting, implementing and providing opinions with respect to relevant legislation and any regulatory updates in collaboration with the Compliance Team.
- Opinion work (written/verbal and formal/informal as required) in collaboration with the Senior Legal Counsel(s) and/or Head of Legal in the team.
- Legal research on pertinent issues that impact on the Momentum Investment business.
- Presenting and knowledge sharing on legal issues and legislation.
- Knowledgeable in general corporate governance and commercial issues.

**Competencies**
- Knowledge and in-depth understanding of the relevant financial services legislation, which shall include, inter alia, the Insurance Act, CISCA, POPI,, Financial Markets Act, FAIS and FICA as well as any secondary legislation that may be applicable.
- Knowledge of financial products and the structuring thereof.
- Sound knowledge of the financial markets and the financial services industry.
- Ability to operate and think independently and laterally.
- Self-starter/pro-active.
- Business acumen.
- Assertiveness.
- Trustworthy.
- Professional.
- Teachable/ keen willingness to learn
- Responsible, reliable and accountable.


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