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 work with the Head, Global Markets Legal in the provision of full legal services to the Global Markets Structuring Team and in the ownership and legal risk management of the Global Markets Legal transactional platforms, maintaining an ongoing relationship with the business and accountability for the delivery of reliable, accurate, timely and well-informed legal advice, legal agreements and transactions. Provide advice on legal issues, interests, risks and obligations as well as the potential legal implications of strategic business transactions, deals and projects in accordance with the legal entity mandate and where required, drive regulatory and legal change to develop the business environment for Global Markets products across the African continent.

Minimum Qualifications

Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree or LLB

Field of Study: Law

Other Minimum Qualifications, Certifications or Professional Membership: Admitted Attorney

Experience Required

More than 10 years experience in leading the legal work and legal sign-off on complex transactions, the provision of expert insight and guidance pertaining to the drafting, vetting, review, dissemination and/or negotiation of legal documentation and processes of a highly complex and ambiguous nature.

More than 10 years experience in leading the legal submission at risk committees chaired by senior risk officers in the bank, including the provision of legal sign-off in those meetings. Identification and mitigation of legal risks. At least 10 years' experience within the legal/ financial sector at a management level.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Developing Strategies
• Upholding Standards
• Examining Information
• Establishing Rapport
• Team Working

Technical Competencies:

• Financial Industry Regulatory Framework
• Legal Compliance
• Policy Development
• Risk Awareness
• Strategy Definition