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Junior Legal Advisor – Alternative Investment Fund | Sandton

Junior Legal Advisor – Alternative Investment Fund | Sandton

AGC Recruitment Pty LtdJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
23 days ago
Job description

Introduction

Our client a market-focused alternative investment fund operating across Africa and the Middle East is seeking a Junior Legal Advisor to join their Sandton-based team . With a legacy in debt financing trade finance and impact investment the firm plays a pivotal role in driving economic growth job creation and community upliftment in key sectors across emerging markets.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated analytical and ambitious legal professional to gain exposure to cross-border finance structured trade and corporate legal advisory within a global investment environment .

Duties & Responsibilities

General Legal Support

  • Draft review and implement a wide range of legal documents including NDAs service agreements corporate resolutions letters of demand and participation agreements.
  • Conduct legal research draft opinions and advise on the interpretation and application of relevant legislation.
  • Liaise with clients and external counsel managing matters from inception to completion.
  • Provide strategic input on corporate governance legal compliance and regulatory frameworks.
  • Support litigious and enforcement matters related to the fund’s operations.

Trade Finance & Transactional Support

  • Advise on finance and security agreements term sheets and ancillary documentation under South African English or international law.
  • Assist with conditions precedent transaction closing and cross-border trade finance documentation.
  • Collaborate with portfolio managers across deal origination approval negotiation and post-close monitoring stages.
  • Corporate Legal Strategy

  • Contribute to the development and implementation of legal strategies that support the company’s operational and financial objectives.
  • Ensure risk management policy development and legal compliance across all business activities.
  • Desired Experience & Qualification

  • BA / BCom Law and LLB Degree (essential)
  • Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa (or in process of admission)
  • Completed legal articles
  • Experience in Banking & Finance Trade Finance or Cross-Border Transactions (essential)
  • Strong legal drafting research and negotiation skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word Outlook and legal research tools
  • Excellent written and verbal communication with high attention to detail and deadline-driven mindset
  • Additional languages such as French Arabic or Hindi will be advantageous
  • Opportunity for travel within Africa and the Middle East
  • Key Competencies

  • Legal Compliance & Risk Awareness
  • Corporate Governance & Policy Development
  • Contract Drafting & Negotiation
  • Financial Transaction Support
  • Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving
  • Relationship Management & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Remuneration

    Competitive Market Related Salary

    Why Join This Team

    Be part of a dynamic globally connected fund committed to transformative investment in Africa and the Middle East . Work alongside seasoned finance and legal professionals shaping impactful financial solutions across emerging markets.

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    Required Skills :

    Financial Services Trade Finance Junior Legal Advisor Private Credit Cross border Transactions Banking and Finance Law Trade Finance Lawyer Debt Financing Private Credit Fund Alternative Investment Fund Admitted Attorney Legal Counsel Legal Advisor Corporate Finance

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    Employment Type : Full Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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