Legal Advisor
Permanent
Cape Town
Posted 4 days ago
Our client, a leading financial services company, is looking for an admitted attorney to join their Group Legal team as a Legal Advisor. This in-house role requires strong commercial drafting experience and a background in financial services or asset management.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft and review commercial agreements, including distribution agreements, service level agreements, institutional client agreements (such as Portfolio Management Agreements), and third-party service provider agreements
- Provide legal input and opinions during contract negotiations
- Advise management, employees and clients on legal and regulatory matters
- Advise the Investment Team on corporate actions, Companies Act and Listings Requirements issues
- Assist with regulatory lobbying and commenting on draft legislation
- Advise on client mandates and permissible investments
- Support company secretarial and general legal department administration
Requirements
- Law degree (LLB or equivalent) and a postgraduate law qualification, with completed articles
- Admitted attorney
- 3-5 years PQE practical legal experience
- Strong experience within financial services, ideally asset management
- Experience drafting financial services-related agreements
- Working knowledge of relevant financial services legislation
- Strong drafting, research and communication skills
- Well organised, deadline-driven, and able to work independently
If you meet the above requirements and are looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply now.
Deadline for applications is 30/08/2026
For more information send your CV to Nova@capitaledgerecruitment.co.za
Job Features
| Job Category | Finance, Law |