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Senior Legal Counsel CPF

Absa Group LimitedZA

12 days ago

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Job title : Senior Legal Counsel CPF

Job Location : Gauteng,

Deadline : October 31, 2025

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CIB Legal is currently looking for a senior legal counsel to provide strategic legal advisory and transactional support to the Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) division, more specifically the Commercial Property Finance team, ensuring legal risk is proactively managed while enabling the execution of complex domestic and cross-border property financial transactions.

The incumbent advises on legal, regulatory, conveyancing and property specific matters that support business sustainability, cross-jurisdictional compliance, and growth across pan-African markets.

The role applies expert judgment to shape legal frameworks, guide risk-based decision-making, and influence internal policy adaptation in a dynamic regulatory environment.

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Key Accountabilities

Legal Advisory and Transactional Support

Provide end-to-end legal counsel on Commercial Property Finance products and transactions, including development finance, term loans to property owning entities, both bilateral and syndicated lending.

Structure, negotiate, and review a wide range of agreements such as loan agreements, term sheets, security documents, supply agreements, development agreements, shareholder agreements, MOIs, understanding the interaction of hedging agreements to underlying loan documentation, and bespoke transaction documentation.

Translate legal and regulatory implications into actionable business insights and risk mitigation strategies.

Serve as a legal risk filter for product innovation, deal reviews, and transaction approvals.

Regulatory and Compliance Advisory

Monitor, interpret, and advise on legal and regulatory frameworks including the Banks Act, Financial Markets Act, Companies Act, Financial Intelligence Centre Act (“FICA”), Protection of Personal Information Act (“POPIA”), Financial Sector Conduct Authority (“FSCA”) and South African Reserve Bank (“SARB”) directives.

Influence and shape internal compliance frameworks in response to legislative changes and evolving market conduct requirements.

Support regulatory audits, inspections, and engagements, working closely with Compliance, Risk, and Governance functions.

Lead or contribute to legal input on cross-border regulatory matters and multi-jurisdictional transactions.

Risk Management and Governance

Identify and mitigate legal risks related to transactional, operational, or strategic activities.

Participate in CIB risk and governance forums, providing legal guidance to inform risk appetite, control frameworks, and decision-making processes.

Anticipate emerging legal risks and support pre-emptive mitigation strategies aligned with the bank’s enterprise risk management framework.

Contract Management and Legal Documentation

Draft, review, and manage transaction and framework documentation to ensure legal robustness, commercial alignment, and enforceability.

Maintain and standardise legal templates, policies, and procedures across the CIB portfolio.

Support training for business, operations, and legal teams on contract principles, legal risk, and documentation standards.

Oversee document control processes and legal record-keeping protocols.

Stakeholder Engagement and Legal Strategy

Act as a trusted legal advisor to senior business leaders, product heads, and deal teams.

Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Finance, and other control functions to ensure integrated legal risk management across the transaction lifecycle.

Manage external legal counsel relationships, including briefing, negotiation, quality assurance, and cost control on complex or multi-jurisdictional matters.

Contribute legal insight into business planning, new product development, and cross-border expansion initiatives.

Education & Professional Qualifications

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification.

Postgraduate qualification in commercial, corporate, or banking law is preferred.

Conveyancing and Notarial qualification and experience is an added advantage.

Experience Required

3–5 years of post-admission experience in a top-tier law firm or in-house legal team within the financial services sector, preferably within investment or corporate banking.

2-4 years' experience in investment banking, treasury, or capital markets structuring.

Demonstrated expertise in advising on complex CIB transactions and regulatory issues.

Proven experience working across African jurisdictions and managing cross-border legal matters.

Familiarity with banking products, financial instruments, and capital markets documentation.

Knowledge and Technical Skills

Deep understanding of South African banking, securities, and financial regulation.

Strong drafting, negotiation, and legal analysis skills.

Familiarity with market-standard documentation (e.g., LMA)

Ability to interpret regulatory developments and assess legal implications for new products or business models.

Strong capability in translating legal complexities into practical, business-aligned guidance.

Behavioural Competencies

Strategic Judgement : Applies legal insight to influence commercial strategy and risk decisions.

Integrity and Ethics : Upholds confidentiality, independence, and professional responsibility.

Stakeholder Influence : Communicates complex legal issues clearly and credibly at all levels.

Proactive Delivery : Demonstrates ownership, resilience, and initiative in dynamic and high-pressure environments.

Collaborative Leadership : Builds strong internal and external relationships and fosters teamwork across legal and business functions.

Attention to Detail : Maintains high standards in legal documentation and governance.

Key Interfaces

CIB Business Heads and Product Leads

Legal Executives and Internal Counsel

Compliance, Risk, and Finance Teams

External Legal Counsel and Regulatory Authorities

Transaction and Deal Execution Teams

Education

Bachelor Honours Degree : Law (Required)

End Date : September 26, 2025

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