Senior Legal Advisor, Global Markets

About the role

Standard Bank Group, an Africa-focused financial services group, is looking for a Senior Legal Advisor for its Global Markets division in Johannesburg. The role implements strategic objectives to achieve legal outcomes and provides legal advice to stakeholders on complex matters in line with the bank's standards.

Key responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to stakeholders on complex matters in line with the bank's standards and requirements.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of internal controls, policies and guidelines for the legal function and the business area, aligned to functional objectives and statutory requirements.
• Apply localised client contracts, toolboxes and legal standards to give input on bespoke contracts and deliver legal services where needed.
• Ensure compliance with data security standards and local data regulations.
• Recommend improvements to Group minimum standards for vendor selection and choose the right vendor with the required expertise.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to break down silos and strengthen business networks.

Required profile

• First degree in Law.
• At least 8 years of experience in the legal or financial sector.
• At least 6 years of people management experience where appropriate.
• Proven experience guiding the drafting, vetting, review, dissemination and negotiation of complex legal documents and processes, and identifying and mitigating legal risk.

Required skills

• Knowledge of the financial industry regulatory framework and legal compliance.
• Legal knowledge and legal research.
• Policy development.