Senior Legal Advisor, Global Markets

Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

To implement strategic objectives to drive the attainment of legal outcomes. To provide legal advice to stakeholders on complex matters, in adherence to SBG's standards and requirements.

• Add value to the development and implementation of internal controls, policies and guidelines for the legal function and specific business area, ensuring their alignment to functional objectives and statutory requirements.
• Adhere to localised SBG client contracts, toolboxes and other legal standards in order to provide input into bespoke contracts and provide legal services where required.
• Adhere to SBG data security standards, ensuring compliance with local data regulations.
• Adhere to, and recommend enhancements to Group minimum standards for vendor selection, and select the most appropriate vendor with required expertise to guarantee quality work output.
• Build and develop relationships with various internal stakeholders with the intention of breaking down silos to maximise business growth, and external stakeholders so that pertinent business networks and connections may be relied upon. 

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Legal

Additional Information

Experience Required
Macro Generic
Legal
8-10 years
Proven experience in the provision of guidance and insight pertaining to the drafting, vetting, review, dissemination and/or negotiation of legal documentation and processes of a complex nature. Identification and mitigation of legal risks. At least 8 years' experience within the legal/financial sector. At least 6 years' people management experience where appropriate.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Developing Strategies
• Directing People
• Documenting Facts
• Empowering Individuals

Technical Competencies:

• Financial Industry Regulatory Framework
• Legal Compliance
• Legal Knowledge
• Legal Research
• Policy Development