Legal Advisor II

Job Description To provide legal solutions to legal and business challenges within a business area, to mitigate legal risks and partner with the business on the implementation of policies to comply with legal and regulatory requirements in relation to business processes. To consult with internal clients to understand business requirements and provide sound legal advice pertaining to the drafting, vetting, review, dissemination and/or negotiation of legal documentation and processes, providing clear legal direction based on sound judgment.

Hello Future eBucks Legal Advisor II

Welcome to FNB (First National Bank), the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen. As part of our legal team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

Are you someone who can:

• Draft, review and manage the contracting process from inception to implementation – this will include any partnership agreements, occasional IT and technology agreements and master services agreements.
• Apply legal risk management principles to reviews of marketing material and communicate these principles effectively to internal stakeholders.
• Establish mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders – the main stakeholder relationships will be with the various internal eBucks departments (such as partner management, technology and marketing);
• Apply a customer-centric approach, to ensure customer satisfaction, starting with internal customers;
• Develop delivery plans in support of functional strategic objectives in partnership with leadership both in Legal and Risk, as well as aligning to Group strategies.
• Work in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
• Think out of the box, be innovative and provide business-appropriate advice while keeping legal risk management principles in mind.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviour through personal involvement, commitment, and dedication in support of organisational values.
• Maintain expert knowledge on relevant legislative amendments, industry best practices and provision of proactive advice and solutions to relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor changes in legislation, regulations, initiatives and relevant industry practices and be able to find application for this within the existing environment, whilst always striving to limit the risk exposure of the Group.

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

• Have an LLB degree and have been admitted as an attorney;
• A honed ability to draft and review commercial contracts, review marketing material and attend to customer legal complaints in a dynamic and fast-changing environment and exceptional attention to detail;
• Have at least 5 years of experience in a similar environment, of which 1 to 2 years is ideally at junior specialist level;
• Experience in drafting and negotiating agreements with external service providers will definitely be advantageous.

You will have access to:

• Opportunities to network and collaborate.
• Challenging Work.
• Opportunities to innovate.

We can be a match if you are:

• Curious & courageous - you are driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you are brave enough to do both.
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it.

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now! 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. 22/11/24 All 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr