(871) Lead Legal Counsel - LSD

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

1. Proactively identify, address and manage potential legal risks within the SARB Group.
2. Conduct and integrate legal research.
3. Steer legal processes for internal clients on complex legal challenges and disputes affecting their operations.
4. Provide legal advice and opinion to the SARB Group.
5. Draft and conduct vetting on various commercial, financial and currency agreements.
6. Lead special projects.
7. Manage litigation on an ad hoc basis.
8. Conduct research into a wide range of commercial, financial and central banking law matters.
9. Take responsibility for addressing issues pertaining to relevant legislation applicable to the SARB Group.
10. Represent the Legal Services Department and the SARB Group on national, regional and international committees.
11. Report on, and provide guidance, advice and legal opinions to, the above-mentioned committees.
12. Review and draft SARB Group policies.
13. Institutionalise processes to enhance efficiencies within the SARB Group.
14. Mentor and develop junior legal counsel.

To Be Considered For This Position, Candidates Must:

1. Be in possession of a Bachelor of Laws degree (NQF 8) or an equivalent appropriate legal qualification;
2. Be an admitted attorney, advocate or a corporate lawyer within a corporate or investment banking legal environment or reputable banking and finance legal practice;
3. Have eight to 10 years’ experience as a practicing attorney, advocate or in-house legal counsel.

1. A solid record in leading and closing complex projects;
2. Specialist experience in company law;
3. Exposure to financial markets, financial technology and payment systems.