Senior Legal Advisor | Claremont

Legal advisor The company engages in a broad spectrum of non-banking financial services. The group includes various financial services providers, a retirement fund administrator, a collective investment scheme management company, a linked long-term insurer and a treasury outsource company. LOCATION Cape Town QUALIFICATION LLB; admitted as an attorney of the High Court EXPERIENCE At least 10 years post-qualification legal experience, of which at least 8 years should be as a legal advisor within non-banking financial services COMPUTER COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS Outlook packages, Microsoft Word, Adobe, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams COMPETENCIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS Expertise in non-banking financial services law and general commercial law Excellent writing skills Excellent contract drafting skills Accountability Business insight Strong communication skills Problem-solving abilities Ethical behaviour Negotiation skills Good time management Ability to work independently and as part of a team KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Legal support to a range of group companies and business units (e.g. wealth management, asset management, collective investment scheme management company, linked long-term insurer, treasury solutions and marketing) Legal support to the Compliance department Advice on legal considerations relating to new business ventures and assisting with the legal aspects of implementation of these Advice on compliance with relevant legislation Proactive advice to businesses on relevant legal developments Providing opinions on legal matters of relevance to the business Drafting and vetting of contracts (both in relation to financial services and those of a more general commercial nature) Drafting and vetting of client documentation and correspondence Liaising with external legal service providers Representing group companies in negotiations of contractual provisions with external suppliers Representing ASISA, as needed, and contributing to commentary on behalf of Citadel to ASISA or directly to regulatory bodies, on various proposed regulatory changes.

Location: claremont, Western Cape, ZA

Posted Date: 7/13/2025