Legal Advisor | Claremont

Role : Legal Advisor

Category : Fiduciary

Location : Claremont

Salary : R1 000 000 R2 000 000 per annum

A premier wealth management group, known for its holistic approach to financial planning, asset management, and fiduciary services, is seeking an experienced Legal Advisor to support its group of companies. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide high-level legal guidance across a diverse portfolio that includes wealth management, asset management, collective investment schemes, a linked long-term insurer, and treasury services.

Our client is looking for a legal professional with a commercial mindset, strong regulatory knowledge in non-banking financial services, and a passion for enabling sound business decision-making through legal insight.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide comprehensive legal advice to various business units across the group
• Support the Compliance team with legal interpretation and analysis
• Advise on new business ventures and assist with the legal implementation of initiatives
• Ensure legal compliance with relevant financial services legislation
• Stay abreast of legal developments and proactively advise business leaders
• Draft and review a wide range of contracts, including financial services agreements and general commercial documents
• Draft and vet client documentation and correspondence
• Liaise with and manage relationships with external legal counsel
• Lead and support negotiations with external stakeholders and suppliers
• Represent the group at ASISA committees and contribute to regulatory commentary on behalf of the firm

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