Banking and Finance Lawyer

1 week ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Cognia Law Full time
Company Overview

Cognia Law is a leading provider of integrated legal services, connecting the legal sector through innovative partnerships. Our goal is to deliver sustainable outcomes for corporates, banks, and law firms by simplifying complex matters and replacing broken procedures with efficient processes.

We are a Chambers-ranked law company that thrives on integrated partnerships, enabling our team, partners, clients, and communities to succeed together. Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we encourage them to bring their whole self to work, focusing on enabling them to realise their full potential.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Banking and Finance Lawyer to support our global banking relationship managers. The successful candidate will provide transaction execution services to the global banking businesses, negotiating standard form bilateral and syndicated loan documentation and related credit agreements.

To succeed in this role, a solid background in banking law and a thorough understanding of the financial services industry are essential. The ideal candidate should hold a law degree from a recognised institution and have relevant experience in banking and finance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage negotiations for contractual documentation related to bilateral and syndicated loan facilities, handling various types of documents, such as committed and uncommitted loan agreements, security agreements, legal opinions, and corporate authorisations.
  • Ensure compliance with procedural checks and balances, promptly identifying and escalating any concerns to global banking relationship managers, Legal, and relevant internal stakeholders, including Compliance, Risk, Credit, and Portfolio Management.
  • Oversee and drive the entire negotiation and execution process of the documentation, from the initial draft to financial close, with involvement in post-closing management as necessary.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders involved in the transactions, promoting effective collaboration and communication throughout the process.
  • Stay up-to-date on local and international regulatory and legal developments that impact financing transactions in the supported businesses, sharing this knowledge with colleagues.
Qualifications
  • BCom Law or LLB degree from a Tertiary Institution
  • Qualified lawyer with 2-10 years of experience practicing Banking and Finance law, with a solid background in syndicated lending, bilateral lending, general lending transactions, and LMA style loan-agreements.
  • Strong background in negotiating loan documentation.
  • Experience working in a bank, financial institution, or reputable law firm.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.

Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Hybrid working model

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