Legal Advisor - Corporate Advisory - Sandton

Our client is a Corporate Advisory Firm and is currently looking for an exceptional Associate to boost their Sponsor Services business which provides regulatory advisory services to JSE-Listed entities in South Africa around listing requirements on both a transactional and recurring JSE obligations basis. The position is based in Sandton.

Qualifications & Minimum Requirements

• Admitted Attorney
• Strong academic record.
• Strong financial acumen.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong contracts drafting skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• A high level of professional ethics.

Key Responsibilities

• Understanding of the JSE Listing and Compliance Requirements.
• JSE Listings and Debt Listings Requirements.
• Ensuring all JSE related documents are accurate, complete and in compliance with the JSE Requirements.
• Managing the submission of all clients related documents to the JSE.
• Drafting and releasing of JSE related announcements.
• Liaising with the JSE and other regulators as required.
• Managing ongoing client liaison.
• Regulations and statutes.
• Corporate governance.
• Transaction structuring and execution.
• Large corporate actions - applicable requirements and regulations.

Salary is market related in line with large law firms and based on experience.