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.

To draft and negotiate moderately complex, bespoke legal agreements on general commercial contractual matters. To provide a comprehensive legal advisory service to multiple business areas in the Personal and Private Banking and Business and Commercial Banking segments. To identify, manage and mitigate legal risks in respect of relevant bank products and services in accordance with the legal entity mandate and regulatory requirements. To act as counsel to the Bank in multiple party negotiations.

Minimum Qualifications

Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree

Field of Study: Legal

Other Minimum Qualifications, Certifications or Professional Memberships: Post Graduate Degree - LLB; Admitted attorney; Relevant professional membership

Experience Required

5-7 years proven experience in the provision of legal advice, drafting, vetting, review, dissemination and negotiation of general commercial agreements, with at least 5 years' experience within the legal and/or financial and/or corporate/commercial sectors. Identification and mitigation of legal risk. At least 3 years' people management experience (not necessarily direct reports), where applicable.

Behavioural Competencies

• Developing Expertise
• Producing Outputs
• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Examining Information
• Documenting Facts

Technical Competencies

• Contract Management
• Legal Knowledge
• Legal Advisory & Interpretation
• Verbal Communication
• Legal Drafting
• Legal Research
• Financial Industry Regulatory Framework
• Operational Planning