Our client is seeking an experienced in-house Legal Advisor to join their dynamic team. This high-level role involves providing comprehensive legal support for a Trade Finance Private Credit Fund, including drafting and reviewing legal documents, conducting necessary legal work, and offering general counsel to ensure compliance and mitigate risks. The ideal candidate will bring a strong legal background, exceptional analytical skills, and a proactive approach to navigate the complexities of the finance sector. If you are looking to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
General Legal Matters:
Draft and execute other legal documentation required by the business incl. confidentiality agreements, contracts of engagement etc.
Provide guidance on content of the relevant agreements, structuring & implementation of deals, enforcement procedures and practical implications thereof.
Briefing & liaising with external counsel, and regarding implementation of deals and enforcement:
Understand and interpret relevant legislation. Provide recommendations where necessary.
Advise management, credit committees and Portfolio Managers on complex fund, mandate and legal queries with respect to the operation of the fund and/or underlying transactions.
Provide input into legal strategies and the practical application & operation thereof. Support all litigious matters of the fund.
Advise on general regulatory issues.
Advise and assist with all stages of trade finance transactions:
Advise Portfolio Managers on all legal matters relating to underlying transactions.
Draft, vet and negotiate complex finance and security agreements, terms sheets and ancillary documentation for various transactions (whether under English Law, South African Law or other jurisdictions).
Assist in developing bespoke structures and mechanisms for deals and provide advice & opinions in the structuring of the transactions while being mindful of the legal and regulatory implications and parameters.
Assist the Portfolio Managers in their engagements, be it at deal initiation phase, deal approval, deal negotiation, financial close, post financial close or in respect of default.
Corporate Legal Strategy:
Develop and lead corporate legal strategy to promote and protect the company's matters.
Oversee delivery of legal services and resources to accomplish corporate goals, strategies and priorities.
Advise senior managers and directors on a variety of legal issues.
Participate in the formulation of general policies as a member of the legal team.
Experience and Qualifications:
BA / BCom Law Degree with LLB.
Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
4+ years post articles legal experience in banking & trade finance.
Pro-active, diligent and deadline driven.
Effective planning & organising.
Dissemination and/or negotiation of legal documentation and processes of a complex nature.
Adept at networking & building long term relationships.
Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
Thorough trade finance knowledge.
Financial Industry Regulatory Framework.
Advanced Microsoft Word & Excel.
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