KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Preparation and management of contracts including leases and other general commercial law issues. 
• Contract Management: drive contract lifecycle from drafting through completion of negotiation process, review and contract execution.
• Product gate process management including participation of tender opening activities, supplier evaluation and business project initiatives.
• Support in contract negotiation and collaborate with business teams on developing effective relationships with contractors and vendors
• Legal opinions and research: opinions/guidance in respect of commercial contracts being negotiated and signed as well as legal and commercial requirements of all product implementation.
• Legal awareness training as appropriate on commercial legal issues
• Probate Administration: oversee administration of probate accounts.

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 

The preferred candidate will meet the following minimum criteria:

• Bachelor's degree in Law from a recognized university.
• Diploma in Law and Advocate of the High Court
• Minimum of five 5 years' relevant post admission experience, preferably in the financial services sector, including the below specific areas:
  • Legal drafting
  • Commercial contracts lifecycle management
  • Legal communication and advocacy
  • Stakeholder management of diverse calibre
  • Legal risk management