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 ensure adherence to all policies and procedures relating to compliance, regulatory, operational, procedural, reputational and legal risks. To review, investigate report and escalate high risk defences and allegations. To take timeous action (within mandate) to protect the interests of the bank. To contribute to and support the strategic goals and vision of Credit Rehabilitation and Recoveries. To settle or restructure facilities (wherever possible) in consultation with operations, the debtor and the attorneys. To consult with counsel/witnesses and attend court and to testify (where required) any other action in order to facilitate the proving of the banks case. To consider, evaluate and approve/reject all settlement proposals (within mandate) and to refer to higher authority (where appropriate)

QualificationsCompleted MatricLegal degree i.e. BProk, LLB or equivalentAdmitted attorney with 5 years practice experience.

Experience

5-7 years proven 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.5 Years in a management role in a Foreclosure area

Additional Information

Behavioral Competencies

Articulating InformationChecking DetailsDocumenting FactsEstablishing RapportExamining Information

Technical Competencies

Contract ManagementFinancial Industry Regulatory FrameworkLegal Advisory & InterpretationLegal DraftingLegal Knowledge