Legal Advisor : REIB

Legal Advisor : REIB page is loaded## Legal Advisor : REIBposted on : Posted 8 Days Agotime left to apply : End Date : September 30, 2025 (4 days left to apply)job requisition id : R40164#

• Job Description
• To ensure professional judgement is applied in the giving of legal advice and opinions the on the legal aspects applicable to products, services, solution development and deal structuring for treasury and trade and investment banking transactions, as well as continued research into various aspects of the laws, industry best practice and regulatory framework impacting on the legal viability of the transactions being considered. The Legal Advisor is accountable to provide legal advice on moderate to complex legal matters with a financial impact and to identify and manage the legal risk associated with such transactions.
• Legal implementation of asset finance, acquisition finance, escrow, supply chain finance, warehouse finance, receivables finance and structured trade finance (including borrowing base) transactions.
• Advising the bank on the legal aspects of transactions as well as continued research into various aspects of the law and regulatory framework impacting on the legal viability of the transactions.
• Provide highly specialised legal advice or support in relation to client and the terms and conditions related to the transaction being successfully completed.
• Identifying and liaising with external attorneys to prepare the necessary documentation, reviewing these and negotiating with the client and their legal representatives to finalise the agreements.
• Provide legal specialist advice on / in the operational aspects pertaining to these product offerings, including opinions and guidance on the investment parameters applicable in such contexts Fund migrations and funds litigation services.
• Advising on financial services legislation affecting funds, investment management companies and advisors, including distribution and marketing issues.
• Ensure compliance with internal legal and other procedures and policies.
• Negotiating and drafting final agreements, pertaining to the product offering.
• Provide legal Advice and support within this context includes the following legal services, technical analysis and application of legal and commercial principles to transactions / products.
• Perform expert drafting and reviewing of applicable documentation and agreements.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with internal stakeholders and providers of legal services (including, external legal counsels, and other key stakeholders).
• Staying up to date with all developments in the law, regulation, industry, and best practice in the relevant area of specialist legal practice.
• Identify, monitor, report and minimise potential legal, reputational, and associated operational risks.
• Develop, encourage and nurture collaborative relationships across business areas and across the group Provide input into, and implement, corporate governance, compliance, integrity and ethics policies in are of accountability to identify and manage risk exposure.
• Stays abreast of relevant industry risk management best practices and legislative amendments and suggests ways to leverage these to ensure continuous improvement.
• Develop tactical strategy and delivery plans in support of functional strategic objectives in partnership with leadership.
• Participate in planned activities that are appropriate for own and employee development.# #
• Job Details
• Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.
• 30 / 09 / 25All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.locations : Cape Towntime type : Part timeposted on : Posted 2 Days Agotime left to apply : End Date : September 30, 2025 (4 days left to apply)locations : Cape Towntime type : Full timeposted on : Posted 2 Days Agotime left to apply : End Date : October 5, 2025 (9 days left to apply)Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we will get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.Should you have any queries, please log it via .

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