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Senior Banking and Finance Attorney

2 months ago


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

Cognia Law is a leading law firm that seamlessly extends the legal capabilities of corporates, banks, and law firms to deliver sustainable outcomes. Our goal is to connect the legal sector, moving it from a siloed approach to integrated partnerships.

We help in-house legal teams by bringing simplicity to complex matters and replacing broken procedures with efficient processes. Cognia Law is a Chambers-ranked law company that integrates how legal services are provided so our team, partners, clients, and communities thrive together with people at the heart of what we do.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Banking and Finance Attorney to provide transaction execution services to global banking businesses. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in banking law and a thorough understanding of the financial services industry.

The successful candidate will lead and manage negotiations for contractual documentation related to bilateral and syndicated loan facilities. This will involve handling various types of documents, such as committed and uncommitted loan agreements, security agreements, legal opinions, and corporate authorizations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage negotiations for contractual documentation related to bilateral and syndicated loan facilities.
  • 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.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders involved in the transactions, promoting effective collaboration and communication throughout the process.
  • Keep up-to-date on local and international regulatory and legal developments that impact financing transactions in the supported businesses, and share this knowledge with colleagues.
Requirements
  • 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 above loan documentation.
  • Experience working in a bank, financial institution, or reputable law firm.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
Salary and Benefits

The estimated salary for this position is $120,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on experience. We also offer a hybrid working model and an Employee Assistance Program.