Legal Officer

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.

To provide legal advice of a basic and standard nature to internal stakeholders; and interpret and implement business instructions utilising the relevant templates., To review and provide input into legal documentation in collaboration with other Legal team members.Mitigate risk through conducting the appropriate due diligence and provide support in respect of legal documentation in line with approved processes and policies.

Type of Qualification: Bachelor Degree

Field of Study: Law

Experience Required

Macro Generic

Legal: 5-7 years

• Proven experience in the provision of basic legal advice, preferably within the legal and/or financial sectors.
• Have a good understanding of relevant bank products and services and assist in structuring, negotiating and drafting legal agreements and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on the full contract lifecycle standardization of templates, review, drafting, and negotiation through to execution and renewal.
• Prepare and manage commercial agreements (e.g., commercial, leases, vendor contracts).
• Provide training to Business Units on legal documentation, developments and issues

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Checking Things
• Documenting Facts
• Establishing Rapport
• Examining Information
• Following Procedures
• Interacting with People
• Inviting Feedback
• Managing Tasks
• Meeting Timescales
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Contract Management
• Legal Administration
• Legal Drafting
• Legal Knowledge
• Legal Records Management
• Legal Research