Company Description

Standard Bank Offshore is the offshore arm of the Standard Bank Group, a leading Africa focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage. Our international Banking, Lending, Investment, Fiduciary and Wealth Management services   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 and SBO is perfectly positioned to support the growth of our organisation from our office in the Isle of Man, Jersey, London, Mauritius and South Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

PLEASE NOTE:

This role is not open to relocation.  Only candidates who have residency and right to work in Jersey can be considered.

To execute legal operations by providing legal advice to stakeholders on relatively well-defined to moderately complex matters, using the prescribed tools and methodologies.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification: 

First Degree - Legal

Experience Required :

5-7 years experience in LegalProven experience in the provision of legal advice, drafting, vetting, review, dissemination and/or negotiation, with at least 5 years' experience within the legal and/or financial sectors. Identification and mitigation of legal risk. At least 3 years' people management experience (not necessarily direct reports), where applicable.

Key Outputs :

Adhere to localised client contracts and toolbox standardsAdhere to data security standards, ensuring compliance with data regulationsAdhere to minimum standards for vendor selectionBuild and develop relationships across the different internal legal teamsConduct medium-term planning

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

Articulating InformationChecking DetailsDocumenting FactsEstablishing RapportExamining Information

Technical Competencies:

Contract ManagementFinancial Industry Regulatory FrameworkLegal Advisory & InterpretationLegal DraftingLegal Knowledge