Senior Legal Counsel

3 weeks ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa AGC Recruitment Pty Ltd Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Counsel to join our dynamic team at AGC Recruitment Pty Ltd. The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background, exceptional analytical skills, and a proactive approach to navigate the complexities of the finance sector.

Key Responsibilities

  • General Legal Matters:
    • Draft and execute other legal documentation required by the business, including confidentiality agreements, contracts of engagement, and other relevant agreements.
    • Provide guidance on the content of relevant agreements, structuring and implementation of deals, enforcement procedures, and practical implications thereof.
  • Briefing & Liaising with External Counsel:
    • Understand and interpret relevant legislation, providing recommendations where necessary.
    • Advise management, credit committees, and Portfolio Managers on complex fund, mandate, and legal queries with respect to the operation of the fund and/or underlying transactions.
    • Provide input into legal strategies and the practical application and operation thereof. Support all litigious matters of the fund.
    • Advise on general regulatory issues.
  • Advise and Assist with All Stages of Trade Finance Transactions:
    • Advise Portfolio Managers on all legal matters relating to underlying transactions.
    • Draft, vet, and negotiate complex finance and security agreements, terms sheets, and ancillary documentation for various transactions, whether under English Law, South African Law, or other jurisdictions.
    • Assist in developing bespoke structures and mechanisms for deals and provide advice and opinions in the structuring of transactions while being mindful of the legal and regulatory implications and parameters.
    • Assist the Portfolio Managers in their engagements, whether at deal initiation phase, deal approval, deal negotiation, financial close, post-financial close, or in respect of default.
  • Corporate Legal Strategy:
    • Develop and lead corporate legal strategy to promote and protect the company's matters.
    • Oversee delivery of legal services and resources to accomplish corporate goals, strategies, and priorities.
    • Advise senior managers and directors on a variety of legal issues.
    • Participate in the formulation of general policies as a member of the legal team.

Requirements

  • BA/BCom Law Degree with LLB.
  • Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
  • 4+ years post-articles legal experience in banking and trade finance.
  • Pro-active, diligent, and deadline-driven.
  • Effective planning and organizing.
  • Dissemination and/or negotiation of legal documentation and processes of a complex nature.
  • Adept at networking and building long-term relationships.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Thorough trade finance knowledge.
  • Financial Industry Regulatory Framework.
  • Advanced Microsoft Word and Excel.

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