Description
A vacancy exists in the general Legal advisory function of a top Asset Manager’s group of companies. The role will provide excellent legal solutions (legal advice, opinions etc), especially in relation to investment management activities.

Main responsibilities
• Provide legal input when agreements are being negotiated on behalf of the company and vetting agreements drawn up by other parties and commenting thereon (such as with service providers)
• Review and draft retail distribution and service level agreements, e.g. with other third party management companies, fund managers and LISPs
• Review and draft institutional client agreements, e.g. Portfolio Management Agreements with institutional clients and consultants
• Research and deal with regulators and counterparties in our ex-SA regional offices, as well as ex-Africa
• Assist/resolve ad hoc legal issues
• Furnish legal opinions and advice concerning the company and its clients
• Advise management, employees and clients on all Legal matters that affect business decisions
• Have/fast obtain a sound working knowledge and be able to deal with issues arising under the Long-Term Insurance Act, Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act, Collective Investment Schemes Control Act, Financial Intelligence Centre Act, Financial Institutions (Investment of Funds) Act, Pension Funds Act, , Companies Act, Financial Markets Act, National Credit Act (where applicable, but limited); requirements of the South African Reserve bank in terms of foreign exchange control regulations
• Assist in reviewing of and commenting on new and draft legislation / sub-ordinate legislation / Circulars / Discussion Documents etc
• Liaise with the Financial Services Board and manage applications in terms of Collective Investment Schemes Control Act, such as s65
• Advise and assist Investment Team regarding various matters, such as corporate actions, ‘inside information’ matters etc.
• Provide input on various policies, especially Compliance related policies
• Assist in advising re monitoring compliance with client mandates, applicable legislation and internal rules
• Assist in further developing, promoting, implementing and maintaining standards and procedures that enable employees to act in an appropriate manner
• Record-keep – maintain good records of agreements, processes, monitoring outcomes, breaches and courses of action
• Assist with internal training and education as may be required.

Qualifications
LLB degree (or equivalent) with completed articles
Admitted attorney
3-5 years practical legal experience
B Com or similar qualification advantageous

Highly Advantageous/Preferable:
• Experience in negotiating, drafting and process management of commercial transactions and agreements
• Dealings within the financial services industry, asset management in particular, and good knowledge of investment type-products and financial instruments
• Current and relevant knowledge of drafting financial services ‘type’ agreements and all legal ‘aspects’ of a global best practise asset manager
• Knowledge of / experience with financial services legislation (especially Collective Investment Schemes Control Act, Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act and Long-Term Insurance Act, Financial Intelligence Centre Act) – (tax and exchange control requirements will be advantageous)
• Abreast of ongoing regulatory developments in the financial services industry
• Experience at a financial institution

Skills/Competencies and experience
• Methodical and high attention to detail and accuracy
• Highly articulate / Good communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and self-manage/take initiative effectively
• Excellent analytical skills, logical thought processes, sound judgement and decision-making abilities
• Confident and assertive
• Reliable, have integrity and display a professional approach
• High standard of work
• Conscientious
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with conflict
• Able to take initiative
• Well organized, delivery and deadline focused, flexible
• Proactive
• Good problem-solving skills
• Ability to engage at all levels of the organisation and a diverse group of people
• Ability to prioritise workload and opinions/input sought by various teams
• Proven record of ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, as well as independently
• Ability to manage projects
• Resilient
• Ability to build and maintain relationship with stakeholders in the business
• Strong business acumen

Please use the same email address to apply. Your application MUST include the following:
- A copy of your CV covering the following headings; personal details, qualifications, work experience including part-time and volunteer work, achievements, memberships to professional bodies, and professional references (minimum 2).
- A cover letter/ motivational letter.
- Copies of your Matric transcripts, University certificate AND transcripts of subjects completed to date. These must be scanned as one attachment for tertiary and one attachment for Matric.
- A copy of your ID if SA citizen, OR passport and visa e.g. study permit, visitor's permit, if a non-Citizen.

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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