Our client is a reputable and established Asset Management company who has a requirement for a legal advisor within their compliance team. This person will need to have financial services experience experience gained within an asset management or Investments enivironment
The ideal applicant will need to have experience as a legal advisor gained in an investments environment with significant exposure to the drafting of agreements and contracts relating to an asset management infrastructure.
Description
• Experience as an attorney, and dealing within the field of financial services with knowledge of investment products will be an advantage.
• Experience as a legal adviser or related position at a financial institution will be an advantage.
• Current and relevant knowledge of financial services issues and all legal aspects of fund management businesses, will be a significant advantage.
Main responsibilities
• Drafting/reviewing different types of commercial agreements, specifically agreements relating to fund management business activities and ensuring that the business is not exposed to unnecessary risk;
• Assist/resolve ad hoc legal issues;
• Assist in reviewing and interpretation of legislation / sub-ordinate legislation (specifically the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, the Collective Investment Schemes Control Act, the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act and the Companies Act);
• Advise management, employees and clients on all legal matters that affect business decisions;
• Assessment of feasibility of existing and/or new products and/or enhancements from a legal perspective;
• Liaise with outsourced compliance officers;
• Drafting company policies and monitoring compliance therewith;
• Monitoring ongoing compliance of the business and its portfolios with the legal and regulatory environment.
Qualifications
• B Com/BA, LLB or B Proc • Minimum 3-5 years post articles experience • Admitted attorney
Skills/Competencies and experience
• High standard of legal drafting skills; • Meticulous/attention to detail; • Good problem solving skills; • Ability to multi-task effectively and manage projects; • High standard of work / conscientious; • Deadline and delivery focused; • Able to take initiative / be proactive and exercise sound judgment and decision making; • Ability to operate independently as well as in a team; • Understanding the existing regulatory structures governing financial services; • Ability to interact with the various internal departments, service providers and clients on legal matters.
To apply for this role please send your CV to operations@asearch.co.za