Legal Council (in house) | Sandton

SUMMARY:
Legal Council (in house) | Sandton

POSITION INFO:
Role: Legal Council (in house) Category: Legal and compliance Location: Sandton Salary: Market-related Our client is an award-winning, regulated financial services group specializing in fund services, including administration, accounting, investor services, and multi-jurisdictional distribution. They support both traditional and alternative fund structures and mandates across multiple jurisdictions. Key Responsibilities: Legal & Contractual Advisory: Draft, review, interpret, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and legal documents to align with business objectives and regulatory needs. Provide clear, technically sound legal opinions on corporate and commercial law. Research & Monitoring: Monitor and analyse legislative and regulatory developments to advise the business on potential impacts. Research and report on complex or novel legal issues affecting operations, clients, or strategic initiatives. Regulatory & Compliance Support: Conduct legal and regulatory analysis for operational projects, client engagements, and internal initiatives. Support the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure compliance. Data Privacy: Advise on data privacy and protection matters, interpreting new and evolving data-related legislation. Training & File Management: Maintain and manage legal documentation and case files with precision and confidentiality. Assist in designing and delivering internal compliance training programs. Stakeholder Engagement & External Support: Act as a legal liaison and liaise with external counsel, regulators, public authorities, and government bodies on related issues and disputes. Strategic Legal Initiatives: Contribute to risk management strategies by identifying legal risks and proposing robust mitigation measures. Requirements: Education & Qualification: An applicable degree in law; admission as an attorney, or an equivalent professional legal qualification. Experience: Minimum of 5 years'' post-qualification experience in a legal counsel, compliance, or advisory role, ideally within a regulated financial services environment. Drafting Expertise: Strong, demonstrable experience in legal drafting, including preparing, reviewing, interpreting, and negotiating complex commercial and corporate agreements. Regulatory Knowledge: Sound knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks, including AML\/CFT, data protection, and governance requirements. Stakeholder Management: Proven experience providing practical, commercially focused legal advice to senior management and executive stakeholders. External Liaison: Experience engaging with regulators, external legal counsel, and professional advisors. Personal Attributes: High levels of professional judgment, integrity, discretion, and a keen attention to detail.