Senior Lawyer Contract & Litigation - Financial Services- Cape Town
AGC Recruitment
Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
Full-time
2 months ago
Job DescriptionDepartmentSenior (Contract & Litigation) LawyerProposed Job TitleLegalJob SummaryThe core functions of the successful candidate will be to draft, review and advice on legal agreements, as well as to manage contracts and related issues and to ensure policies and procedures are up to date and are being enforced.Job DescriptionMust at all times be fully conversant with applicable legislation, regulations, notices directives and rules, including:Collective Investment Schemes Control Act.Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act.Companies ActFinancial Intelligence Centre ActPension Funds ActLong Term Insurance ActFinancial Markets ActProtection of Personal Information ActElectronic Communications and Transactions ActASISA Standards and Codes.King Code of Corporate GovernanceCode for Responsible Investing in South AfricaPrinciples of Responsible InvestmentCadbury Report (UK)Ensure that all the regulatory and other internal or external reporting requirements applicable to the relevant companies have been adhered to. Ability to engage with external counsel and service providers and have a sound knowledge in a variety of matters, such as litigation, compliance, regulatory and risk.Draft and review legal agreements to ensure that the regulatory requirements are met.Litigation processes, settlement proposals and the drafting of pleadings in respect of litigation.Ensure detailed policies, procedures, procedures manuals, systems and controls are robust and implemented within the property department.Documenting policies and processes to ensure compliance to the Deed and legislation such as the JSE rules, FSB/CISCA rules and all legislation in the property and financial service sector.Remain abreast of all changes in the legal, tax and corporate governance environment in South Africa and internationally.Provide technical input on proposed changes to legislation.Reporting StructureReports to Manager Legal and Governance.Qualification RequirementMinimum B.Com LLB Degree with a post graduate LLM in Taxation / H.Dip Tax.Admitted attorney or advocate of the High Court of South Africaand/or Conveyancer.Articles from a large reputable law firm.Minimum Experience in years & Skills5 years post articles experience specializing in commercial law.Experience in commercial contract law and tax.Understanding corporate governance and knowledge of global best practice / trends within the regulatory, compliance and governance framework.Competencies (Attribute & proficiencies, soft-skills)Excellent written and verbal communication skills.High-level negotiation skills.Consistent and outstanding academic track record.Strong leadership skills.Detail-orientated.Logical, methodical and systematic.Strong organisational skills.Ability to follow policies, procedures and rules.Manage multiple time sensitive matters in a demanding, fast-paced environment.Remuneration: Market Related and negotiableSEND YOUR CV:Brought to you by AGC Legal Recruitment
