Legal Advisor (Trade Finance/ Corporate / Banking/ General Matters) – JHB, South Africa

Job Description:

Our client, a private equity fund with a global presence is looking for a high-level in-house Legal Advisor who will be responsible for the required legal work, drafting, reviewing and providing general counsel for the company which advises a Trade Finance Private Credit Fund. The role will be based in office in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg.

Responsibilities:

General Legal Matters:

• Draft and execute other legal documentation required by the business incl. confidentiality agreements, contracts of engagement etc.
• Provide guidance on content of the relevant agreements, structuring & implementation of deals, enforcement procedures and practical implications thereof.
• Briefing and liaising with external counsel and regarding implementation of deals and enforcement.
• Understand and interpret relevant legislation. Provide recommendations where necessary.
• Advise management, credit committees and Portfolio Managers on complex fund, mandate and legal queries with respect to the operation of the fund and/or underlying transactions.
• Provide input into legal strategies and the practical application & operation thereof. Support all litigious matters of the fund.
• Advise on general regulatory issues.

Advise and assist with all stages of trade finance transactions:

• Advise Portfolio Managers on all legal matters relating to underlying transactions.
• Draft, vet and negotiate complex finance and security agreements, terms sheets and anciliary documentation for various transactions (whether under English Law, South African Law or other jurisdictions)
• Assist in developing bespoke structures and mechanisms for deals and provide advice & opinions in the structuring of the transactions while being mindful of the legal and regulatory implications and parameters.
• Assist the Portfolio Managers in their engagements, be it at deal initiation phase, deal approval, deal negotiation, financial close, post financial close or in respect of default.

Content Corporate Legal Strategy:

• Develop and lead corporate legal strategy to promote and protect the company’s matters.
• Oversee delivery of legal services and resources to accomplish corporate goals, strategies and priorities
• Advise senior managers and directors on a variety of legal issues
• Participate in the formulation of general policies as a member of the legal team.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Must have a BA / BCom Law Degree with LLB
• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
• 3+ years post articles legal experience in banking & trade finance
• Pro-active, diligent and deadline driven
• Effective planning & organising
• Dissemination and/or negotiation of legal documentation and processes of a complex nature
• Adept at networking & building long term relationships
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Articulating information
• Developing strategies
• Directing people
• Documenting facts
• Thorough trade finance knowledge
• Financial Industry Regulatory Framework
• Advanced Microsoft Word & Excel
• Legal compliance
• Legal knowledge
• Legal research
• Policy development
• Risk awareness
• Strategy definition

Benefits and Contractual information:

• To be discussed

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Matthew Taylor at [email protected]

Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.

Matthew Taylor

Recruitment Consultant

CA Finance

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