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.

This position reports to the Senior Legal Manager, alternatively the Head of Department. The role has 1-3 direct reports. The role entails full accountability of the total defended and complex legal portfolios, to oversee and optimally, effectively and efficiently manage the Specialised Legal Defended Portfolio all within the agreed timelines and in line with agreed Service Level Agreements (“SLA”).  The role requires analysis of the legal correspondence and attorney reports received with the objective to interpret and understand the content.  The role further requires management of external attorney relationships and influencing attorney behaviour. The role performs across product, Home Loans, VAF, Business Lending, Retails Lending, Card Lending, Diners Club and Access Loans.

• Completed Matric
• Legal Degree
• Admitted Attorney
• Risk Management Diploma

Experience

• 5 - 7 years Proven experience in case planning, development and management, legal research, drafting and analyzing legal documents, with at least 3 years within the legal and/or financial sectors
• 1-2 years’ experience in civil litigation process including defended legal procedures. Consumer Protection Act,National Credit Act, Magistrates’ and High Court Rules, Prescription Act.
• 1-2 years’ experience Risk Management - Manage, identify and mitigate complex legal risks.
• 1-2 years’ experience in a banking environment including Credit product knowledge.

Behavioral Competencies

• Articulating Information
• Documenting Facts
• Establishing Rapport
• Examining Information
• Following Procedures

Technical Competencies

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