Legal Advisor - Banking & Finance
Core
Provide expert legal counsel on banking products, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance for a leading financial institution in Southern Africa.
Role type
Senior in-house legal advisor (banking & finance)
Builds
Banking products, services, and transactions
Domain
Banking & Finance
Required skills
Banking law expertise, regulatory compliance knowledge, contract drafting, legal risk management, corporate governance advisory, legal research
Preferred skills
Major law firm or in-house financial institution experience, deep knowledge of South African financial services regulations
Technologies
Legal research tools, standard office software
Responsibilities
Advise on banking products, services, and transactions; Ensure compliance with banking regulations; Draft and negotiate financial agreements; Advise on corporate governance; Manage legal risk for new products and operations; Liaise with external counsel and regulators; Conduct legal research on banking and finance issues; Develop and implement legal policies; Support business units within a compliant framework
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC