Legal Advisor

1 month ago

Johannesburg, South Africa AGC Recruitment Pty Ltd Full time

Our client is seeking an experienced in-house Legal Advisor to join their dynamic team. This high-level role involves providing comprehensive legal support for a Trade Finance Private Credit Fund, including drafting and reviewing legal documents, conducting necessary legal work, and offering general counsel to ensure compliance and mitigate risks. The ideal candidate will bring a strong legal background, exceptional analytical skills, and a proactive approach to navigate the complexities of the finance sector. If you are looking to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

General Legal Matters:

  • Draft and execute other legal documentation required by the business incl. confidentiality agreements, contracts of engagement etc.
  • Provide guidance on content of the relevant agreements, structuring & implementation of deals, enforcement procedures and practical implications thereof.

Briefing & liaising with external counsel, and regarding implementation of deals and enforcement:

  • Understand and interpret relevant legislation. Provide recommendations where necessary.
  • Advise management, credit committees and Portfolio Managers on complex fund, mandate and legal queries with respect to the operation of the fund and/or underlying transactions.
  • Provide input into legal strategies and the practical application & operation thereof. Support all litigious matters of the fund.
  • Advise on general regulatory issues.

Advise and assist with all stages of trade finance transactions:

  • Advise Portfolio Managers on all legal matters relating to underlying transactions.
  • Draft, vet and negotiate complex finance and security agreements, terms sheets and ancillary documentation for various transactions (whether under English Law, South African Law or other jurisdictions).
  • Assist in developing bespoke structures and mechanisms for deals and provide advice & opinions in the structuring of the transactions while being mindful of the legal and regulatory implications and parameters.
  • Assist the Portfolio Managers in their engagements, be it at deal initiation phase, deal approval, deal negotiation, financial close, post financial close or in respect of default.

Corporate Legal Strategy:

  • Develop and lead corporate legal strategy to promote and protect the company's matters.
  • Oversee delivery of legal services and resources to accomplish corporate goals, strategies and priorities
  • Advise senior managers and directors on a variety of legal issues
  • Participate in the formulation of general policies as a member of the legal team.

Experience and Qualifications:

  • BA / BCom Law Degree with LLB.
  • Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
  • 4+ years post articles legal experience in banking & trade finance.
  • Pro-active, diligent and deadline driven.
  • Effective planning & organising.
  • Dissemination and/or negotiation of legal documentation and processes of a complex nature.
  • Adept at networking & building long term relationships.
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
  • Thorough trade finance knowledge.
  • Financial Industry Regulatory Framework.
  • Advanced Microsoft Word & Excel.

Apply online.

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