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Legal Advisor
FNB South AfricaJohannesburg, ZA30+ days ago
Job descriptionTo provide leadership in the delivery of reliable, accurate, timely and well-informed advice on complex legal issues / matters and to identify and assess the potential legal implications for the Bank / Business Brand / business area. The Legal Advisor provides in context specialist sound legal advice to the business on complex legal matters relating to business products and services and the execution of the activities related to this, with the intention of enabling strategic outcomes for the business area and the effective and efficient management of legal risk. LLB Degree - Admitted Attorney 8-10 years' experience as a Legal Advisor Strong technical contract drafting and vetting skills essential Ability to deal with Senior stakeholders Ability to deal with complex matters essential Commercial background essential GDPL exposure essential Provide timeous, professional advice and solutions in respect of legal matters to persons within. FNB, on request or initiated, resulting in business sustainability and risk mitigation Maintain a constantly updated 'library' of advice that has been requested and given in FNB, including updates relating to legislation. Establishment, alignment and management of target and budget goals whilst ensuring effective control of costs the function to increase cost efficiency. Draft, review / update and re-negotiate legal agreements, including Service Level Agreements and other legal documentation to adequately manage legal risks. Monitor relevance of legal documentation to ensure consistency across business, identify risks and within legal standards. Identify room for improvement or 'loopholes' in the current mandates space and provide general legal advice. Monitor, analyse and evaluate the impact and legal implications of developments in the financial services industry and related areas, including the activities of competitors, and pro-actively recommend effective courses of action so that either a stance may be adopted or potential threats may be averted by FNB. Identify report and mitigate legal risk at a product, process and / or channel level within the business unit Benchmark current practices against the FRB legal risk management framework and adjust practices as and when necessary Ensure legally compliant best business practices and policies in order to protect the organisation from legal action. Identify and communicate current and anticipated Legal issues / risks. Deal with litigation matters involving the business to manage legal risk and liaise with Ombudsman when necessary Proactively resolves disputes to avoid litigation and ombudsman referrals. Ensures optimal performance of both individuals and teams in order to achieve business objectives through effective development interventions. Manage own development to increase own competencies. Cultivate and manage objective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders including external attorneys, FirstRand Group Legal Services, FNB Legal Services, business and external stakeholders and industry bodies to ensure business is in the position to obtain expert opinion on specialist areas of law. Law / Legal jobs
Job title : Legal Advisor
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : October 25, 2025
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