Senior Legal Advisor, Global Markets, CIB Job at Standard Bank Group

Job Description

• To implement strategic objectives to drive the attainment of legal outcomes, with a particular focus on supporting the markets financing business within the Global Markets division. To provide legal advice to stakeholders on complex matters, in adherence to SBG's standards and requirements.

Qualifications

• Type of Qualification: LLB
• Field of Study: Law
• Other Minimum Qualifications, Certifications or Professional Membership: Admitted Attorney

Experience Required

• 8-10 years proven experience in the provision of guidance and insight pertaining to the drafting, vetting, review, dissemination and/or negotiation of legal documentation and processes of a complex nature. Identification and mitigation of legal risks.
• 8-10 years advanced knowledge, understanding and proven experience as lead lawyer on transactions under ISDA and GMRA documentation, bonds, loans and structured financing. 
• At least 8 years' experience within the legal/financial sector.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Developing Strategies
• Directing People
• Documenting Facts
• Empowering Individuals
• Establishing Rapport
• Interacting with People
• Managing Tasks
• Providing Insights
• Showing Composure
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

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