Our client is a multinational fintech company with its headquarters in London, United Kingdom. They are currently seeking a Junior Legal Advisor to join their team. The successful candidate will operate fully remotely in South Africa, working on a wide range of unique and diverse projects. The Junior Legal Advisor will primarily be involved in reviewing insurance policies, drafting commercial contracts, and company secretarial work.
Key Responsibilities: Commercial contract review and drafting: assist in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts, including the review of insurance policies.Due diligence: conduct thorough due diligence on potential business partners, transactions, and new products, including reviewing and analyzing legal documents, financial statements and compliance records.Risk management: identify and mitigate legal risks associated with the company's operations and business activities.Legal research and analysis: conduct thorough research and analysis on legal issues related to fintech, including data privacy legislation (i.e. GDPR), financial legislation and regulatory bodies, and English law.Company secretarial functions: support governance practices, and manage and maintain corporate records, including minutes of meetings, resolutions, and statutory registers.Legal advice: provide legal advice and support to various departments within the company on a range of legal matters.Documentation: prepare and maintain legal documents, including contracts, policies, and procedures.Collaboration: work closely with other members of the legal team and various departments to support the company's strategic goals.Qualifications: Education: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with strong academic record and Admitted Attorney.
Experience: 1 – 2 years PQE
Skills: Strong commercial drafting skills and commercial acumen.Experience with insurance policies and company secretarial work.Knowledge and understanding of financial services sector.Knowledge of data privacy laws (i.e. GDPR) is beneficial, but not mandatory.Excellent research and analytical abilities.Ability to work independently and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.Critical thinking skills and solution oriented.Come join our global team of creative thinkers, problem solvers and game changers. We offer accelerated career progression, a dynamic culture and expert training.
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