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 Purpose 

To identify, manage and mitigate legal risks and implement adequate controls and mitigation over such risks including by drafting and / or ensuring the appropriateness, validity and enforceability of all legal documentation.

To maintain an ongoing relationship with the business and provide accurate, reliable, timely and well-informed legal advice and support on transactional, regulatory and other Corporate & Investment Banking matters and involvement in the structuring and execution of transactions in line with applicable laws, market practice and the Bank’s practices, policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications
Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Legal

Experience Required
Macro Generic
Legal

At least 8+ years PQE & banking and finance

Behavioral Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Checking Details
• Documenting Facts
• Establishing Rapport
• Examining Information

Technical Competencies:

• Contract Management
• Financial Industry Regulatory Framework
• Legal Advisory & Interpretation
• Legal Drafting
• Legal Knowledge