Legal Counsel: Si

**Key responsibilities**
- Drafting and reviewing of legal agreements applicable to different business units (collective Investment scheme managers and financial service providers)
- Analysing and advising on the impact of legislation applicable to the different business units and their clients
- Drafting of legal opinions
- Legal documentation management
- Legal risk management reporting to line manager and risk forums

**Requirement and Preferred Experience**
- Admitted Attorney with 1 to 5 years practical experience in a commercial department of a law firm or relevant financial institution.
- Experience in the Collective Investment Schemes Control Act (“CISCA”), the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (“FAIS”) and Financial Sector Regulation Act will be an advantage.
- A sound knowledge of the Protection of Personal Information Act will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge of the investment limits and restrictions imposed by various legislative instruments such as Regulation 28, the Insurance Act, Medical Schemes Act will also be an added advantage.
- General commercial legal experience within the Financial Services sector will be preferred.

**Competencies**
- Technical Competencies
- Excellent drafting skills
- Ability to interpret legislation and make recommendations taking into account business requirements
- Proficient in research on subordinate regulatory instruments using electronic sources
- Good knowledge and understanding of financial market legislation primarily CISCA, FAIS and applicable FSCA notices or ability to quickly gain this knowledge in the role
- Good knowledge and understanding of financial services industry and financial instruments or ability to quickly gain this knowledge in the role
- Computer literate with proven proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
- Behavioural Competencies
- Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex legal and regulatory information
- Meticulous attention to detail with high level of accuracy in drafting, reviewing and interpreting legal documents
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
- Strategic and lateral thinker who proactively aligns legal advice with broader business objectives
- Results driven and self-motivated with a commitment to delivering high quality outcomes
- Thrives within high pressure environments managing competing priorities across multiple business units
- Strong time and priorities management with a clear understanding of business needs and the ability to tailor legal support accordingly
- Excellent interpersonal skills, fostering trust and collaboration within the team and business
- Relationship builder, able to cultivate networks within the Sanlam Group and across the industry
- Collaborative team player who contributes constructively within the legal team and in cross-functional groups
- Continuous learning mindset, with regards to new products and regulatory developments and a pro-active to approach to expand legal and industry knowledge

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