Strategic Trade Finance Lawyer

4 days ago


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

We are seeking an experienced Trade Finance Lawyer to join our dynamic team at AGC Legal Recruitment. This high-level role involves providing comprehensive legal support for a Trade Finance Private Credit Fund, including drafting and reviewing legal documents, conducting necessary legal work, and offering general counsel to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.

About the Role

This position requires a strong legal background, exceptional analytical skills, and a proactive approach to navigate the complexities of the finance sector. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years post articles legal experience in banking & trade finance, a BA / BCom Law Degree with LLB, and be admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.

Main Responsibilities
  • Draft and execute other legal documentation required by the business, including confidentiality agreements, contracts of engagement, etc.
  • Provide guidance on the content of relevant agreements, structuring & implementation of deals, enforcement procedures, and practical implications thereof.
  • Briefing & liaison with external counsel, and regarding implementation of deals and enforcement:
    • Understand and interpret relevant legislation. Provide 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 & 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 & opinions in the structuring of the 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.
Requirements
  • BA / BCom Law Degree with LLB.
  • Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
  • 4+ years post articles legal experience in banking & trade finance.
  • Pro-active, diligent, and deadline-driven.
  • Effective planning & organizing.
  • Dissemination and/or negotiation of legal documentation and processes of a complex nature.
  • Adept at networking & building long-term relationships.
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
  • Thorough trade finance knowledge.
  • Financial Industry Regulatory Framework.
  • Advanced Microsoft Word & Excel.
Estimated Salary: R750,000 - R900,000 per annum

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