Company Description

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.

Job Description

To provide specialised legal advice to the organisation and the Energy & Infrastructure (E&I) business on all complex internal and commercial contractual legal matters relating to the following E&I business products. This is with the intention of enabling the maximisation of revenue streams;  in accordance with the legal entity mandate and regulatory requirements.

Power projects including Renewable Energy projectsInfrastructure projects ranging from Roads, Rail, Water ProjectsOil & Gas financing – LNG, midstream, downstream including related Trade FinancingSovereign Funding; andECA backed funding

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Type of Qualification: LLB

Field of Study: Law

Other Minimum Qualifications, Certifications or Professional Membership: Admitted Attorney

Experience Required

7-10 years PQE 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.

3 - 4 years experience in structuring and negotiating project finance transactions, in energy and infrastructure financing, Public Private Partnerships with fair knowledge of the Export Credit financing.

At least 8 years' experience within the legal/financial sector. 

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

Developing StrategiesDirecting PeopleEmpowering IndividualsEstablishing RapportTeam Working

Technical Competencies:

Financial Industry Regulatory FrameworkLegal CompliancePolicy DevelopmentRisk AwarenessStrategy Definition