Senior Trade Finance Lawyer
2 days ago
We are seeking an experienced Senior Trade Finance Lawyer to join our team at AGC Legal Recruitment. The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background and exceptional analytical skills, with a proactive approach to navigating the complexities of the finance sector.
Responsibilities- Draft and execute legal documentation required by the business, including confidentiality agreements and contracts of engagement.
- Provide guidance on content of relevant agreements, structuring and implementation of deals, and enforcement procedures.
- Briefing and liaising with external counsel regarding implementation of deals and enforcement.
- Understanding and interpreting relevant legislation, providing recommendations where necessary.
- Advising management, credit committees, and Portfolio Managers on complex fund, mandate, and legal queries related to the operation of the fund and/or underlying transactions.
- Providing input into legal strategies and the practical application and operation thereof. Supporting all litigious matters of the fund.
- Advising on general regulatory issues.
- Advising Portfolio Managers on all legal matters relating to underlying transactions.
- Drafting, vetting, and negotiating complex finance and security agreements, terms sheets, and ancillary documentation for various transactions.
- Assisting in developing bespoke structures and mechanisms for deals, providing advice and opinions on transaction structuring while considering legal and regulatory implications.
- Supporting the Portfolio Managers in their engagements, from deal initiation to financial close and post-financial close.
- Developing and leading corporate legal strategy to promote and protect company matters.
- Oversseeing delivery of legal services and resources to accomplish corporate goals, strategies, and priorities.
- Advising senior managers and directors on various legal issues.
- Participating in the formulation of general policies as a member of the legal team.
- BA/BCom Law Degree with LLB qualification.
- Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
- 4+ years post-articles legal experience in banking and trade finance.
- Proactive, diligent, and deadline-driven.
- Effective planning and organizing.
- Dissemination and 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 skills.
R1 200 000 - R1 800 000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.
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