Legal Advisor

Primary Purpose Provide legal advice and guidance across the business and mitigate legal risk.
Minimum Requirements Qualifications Preferably LLBBCom LawAdmission as an attorney will be an advantage.Experience At least 3 to 5 years corporate & commercial legal experience preferably from a financial services background. Experience in drafting commercial, financial and security agreements. Knowledge and/or experience in financial services regulatory law, intellectual property law, dispute resolution and corporate governance. Competencies Technical Relationship ManagementAnalytical SkillsProblem Solving SkillsNegotiation SkillsConflict ManagementCritical ThinkingLegal Advisory Provide expert legal advice and opinions to internal stakeholders on a wide range of legal matters.Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements (primarily lending, security and service level agreements with third parties) and other legal documents.Perform basis due diligence on lending transactions and ensure that all condition precedents are complied with before pay-out.Ensure that contractual arrangements align with the company's objectives and comply with applicable laws.Conduct legal research to stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends.Identify and assess legal risks associated with business activities.Propose and implement risk mitigation strategies.Help with providing legal training and guidance to internal stakeholders to enhance legal awareness within the organization.This position is advertised in line with our commitment to Employment Equity.

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