JOB PURPOSE
- To meet delegated legal objectives such as case planning, development and management, legal research, drafting and analysing legal documents. Utilise technical knowledge to make recommendations to legal team members and other key stakeholders
KEY RESPONSIBILITES
- Research case studies and legal precedent and assess the implications thereof so that the function’s and industry knowledge may be leveraged.
- Consult with internal clients to understand business requirements and provide sound legal advice pertaining to the drafting, vetting, review, dissemination and/or negotiation of standard legal documentation and processes, providing clear and accurate legal opinions based on sound judgment.
- Conduct short- to medium term planning for effective delivery of solutions to problems identified; delivering “ready-to-go” legal recommendations to senior leader for signoff.
- Implement localised SBG Legal decisions to apply SBG Legal standards consistently; in consultation with Line Manager.
- Make use of the available tools to support the management of legal risk, including but not limited to risk reporting so that risks are managed in a proactive manner; adhere to SBG legal risk polices when executing tasks
- Use digitisation effectively to work smarter and faster on manual intense tasks which involve systems and processes.
- Respond to business requests and appreciate client centricity through effective, efficient execution of transactions utilising technology.
- Utilise the relevant technology requirements in order to drive the optimisation of work output
QUALIFICATIONS
- First Degree: In Legal field of study
- Other minimum certifications/professional memberships: Relevant professional membership
- 5 years relevant work experience, with at least 3 years within the legal and/or financial sectors.
- Proven experience in case planning, development and management.
- Demonstrated and practical expertise in legal research.
- Drafting and analysing legal documents