Head of Legal, Africa Regions, Business and Commercial Banking 2024

Head of Legal

About the job

Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals.

Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

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Head of Legal

Job Description

To define the Africa Regions (AR) Business and Commercial (BCB) Legal strategy and scope its implementation by identifying ways to promote Legal’s mandate.

To provide specialised insights that inform the rendering of legal advice to stakeholders on ambiguous matters. To safeguard integrity in terms of legal and other risk.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree

Field of Study: Legal

Experience Required

More than 10 yearsProven experience in the provision of expert insight and guidance pertaining to the drafting, vetting, review, dissemination and/or negotiation of legal documentation and processes of a highly complex and ambiguous nature. Identification and mitigation of legal risks. At least 10 years’ experience within the legal/ financial sector at a management level.

Additional Information

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