Advocate Lead Legal Counsel X 3

2 weeks ago

Pretoria, South Africa Emaich Personnel Full time

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- have an LLB degree (NQF 8) or an equivalent appropriate legal qualification;**_**(an LLM an advantage)**_
**- be an admitted Attorney, Advocate or Corporate Lawyer within a Corporate or Investment Banking Legal Environment or a reputable Banking/Finance Legal Practice; and have at least 8 years of experience as a practising Attorney, Advocate or in-house legal counsel.**

The following would be an added advantage**:

- experience in banking, insurance and/or financial market infrastructure regulation;**
**- experience in company law, insolvency and/or mergers and acquisitions;**
**- a solid record in leading and closing complex projects; and/or**
**- exposure to financial markets, financial technology (fintech), exchange control and/or payment systems.**

**Proactively identify, address and manage potential legal risks within the Group, including the PA.**Conduct and integrate legal research.**Take responsibility for monitoring and reviewing local and international legislation, regulation and policies that have an impact on the mandate of the Group, including the PA, and advise senior management on any developments.**Steer legal processes for internal clients on complex legal challenges and disputes affecting their operations.**Provide legal advice and opinions to the Group, including the PA.**Participate in negotiations to draft and conclude agreements on relevant positions, policies, principles, litigation matters and regulatory action matters, in consultation with senior management in the Legal Services Department.**Draft legislation and review drafts of new legislation to address specific concerns of the Group, including the PA.**Lead special projects to ensure that mandated and informed positions are developed and presented to stakeholders.**Manage litigation affecting the Group, including the PA, in conjunction with external counsel.**Conduct research into a wide range of matters, including legislative, regulatory and policy frameworks that have an impact on the Group, including the PA.**Take responsibility for addressing issues pertaining to relevant legislation applicable to the Group, including the PA.**Represent the Legal Services Department and the Group, including the PA, on national, regi onal and international committees.

**Report on the above-mentioned committees.**Provide guidance, advice and legal opinions to the above-mentioned committees.**Review and draft policies relevant to the Group, including the PA. Institutionalize** processes to enhance efficiencies within the Group, including the PA.**Mentor and develop legal counsel.**

**problem-solving skills and analysis; good verbal and written communication skills;**

**judgement and decision-making skills;** listening skills; **presentation skills; relationship management; being a self-starter; attention to detail; driving execution; organisational awareness; and project management skills.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: R980 000,00 - R1 500 000,00 per year

Ability to Commute:

- Pretoria, Gauteng (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Pretoria, Gauteng: Relocate before starting work (required)

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