MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The preferred candidate will meet the following minimum criteria:

• Bachelor's degree in Law from a recognized university.
  

• Diploma in Law and Advocate of the High Court
  

• Minimum of five (5) years' relevant post admission experience, preferably in the financial services sector, including the below specific areas:
  

  • Legal drafting
    

  • Commercial contracts lifecycle management
    

  • Legal communication and advocacy
    

  • Stakeholder management of diverse calibre
    

  • Legal risk management
    

• Preparation and management of contracts including leases and other general commercial law issues.
  

• Contract Management: drive contract lifecycle from drafting through completion of negotiation process, review and contract execution.
  

• Product gate process management including participation of tender opening activities, supplier evaluation and business project initiatives.
  

• Support in contract negotiation and collaborate with business teams on developing effective relationships with contractors and vendors
  

• Legal opinions and research: opinions/guidance in respect of commercial contracts being negotiated and signed as well as legal and commercial requirements of all product implementation.
  

• Legal awareness training as appropriate on commercial legal issues
  

• Probate Administration: oversee administration of probate accounts.