The successful incumbent will ensure that the legal and regulatory business needs are satisfied by providing legal expertise and support for all legal and legal-related matters, as well as for certain regulatory compliance-related matters and company secretarial matters.


MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide legal input and opinions (including drafting) 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)
Furnish legal opinions and advice concerning the company and its clients (verbal and written)
Advise management, employees and clients on all legal and compliance matters that affect business decisions
Perform regulatory lobbying - this includes to assist in reviewing of and commenting on new and draft legislation/sub-ordinate legislation/ Circulars/Discussion Documents etc. including with a view on how that impacts the company and its operations
Liaise with the Financial Services Board and manage applications in terms of Collective Investment Schemes Control Act, such as s65
Represent the company at relevant industry workshops/working groups with regard to relevant asset management legislative developments
Research and engage with regulators and counterparties in our ex-SA regional offices, as well as ex-Africa
Assist and support the Compliance team (re Investment and Trading) on permissible investments / investment restrictions
Assist with the completion of statutory returns, such as those to be submitted to regulatory bodies
Provide clear and succinct reporting on legal developments and compliance
Assist in a variety of assigned legal projects
Coordinate legal matters requiring external legal assistance

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:
LLB degree (or equivalent) with completed Articles
Admitted attorney

Advantageous:
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-practice asset manager
Working knowledge of/experience with financial services legislation, especially:
Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA)
Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS)
Collective Investment Schemes Control Act (CISCA)
Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI)
National Credit Act (NCA)
Long-Term Insurance Act
Pension Funds Act
Financial Markets Act
Exchange Control Regulations
Companies Act
Experience at a financial services institution, preferably an asset manager, linked investment services provider or a management company


SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Strong drafting (contractual and opinion writing) and research skills
Conscientious and high attention to detail
Highly articulate / Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to effectively multi-task
Excellent analytical skills, logical though processes, sound judgment and decision-making abilities
Confident and assertive
Consistently produce high quality work efficiently when under pressure
Well organized, delivery and deadline focused, flexible
Proactive, self-starter, self-motivator and self-manager
Proven record of ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, as well as independently
Resilient
Service orientated
Strong business acumen
Energetic

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

CV
Matric Certificate
Tertiary Results
Copy of ID
One-page motivation / cover letter