Job Description

Hello Future Legal Advisor,

RMB is a place where exceptional people create their own opportunities by challenging the conventional and driving sustainable impact.
United by our proud heritage, strong ethics and philosophy of Traditional values. Innovative ideas, it’s the magic of our people and culture that sets us apart.
Now, is the time to imagine your next move with South Africa’s number one employer in Financial Services for 2023, where you can embrace the power of collective thinking to unlock unique opportunities for our clients and society.

Are You Someone Who Can:

Structure, implement, and project manage finance and investment transactions in FOGS including but not limited to preference share funding, acquisition funding (leverage buy out, management buyout, share purchases, mezzanine funding), fund gearing, all forms of term funding (working capital, growth capital, Holdco funding, Opco funding) as well as exposure to setting up and advising on different capital deployment vehicles (such as equity and credit funds) in addition to raising capital for such vehicles.Structure, implement and advise on co investments alongside FOG’s clients including but not limited shareholders agreements and other equity type instruments.  To advise on how best to legally structure the various funding facilities/investment opportunities across multiple jurisdictions, including but not limited to, taking of security.Advising the bank on the legal aspects of transactions as well as continued research into various aspects of the law and regulatory framework impacting on the legal viability of the transactions.Provide highly specialised legal advice or support in relation to client and the terms and conditions related to the transaction being successfully completed.Identifying and liaising with external attorneys to prepare the necessary documentation, reviewing these and negotiating with the client and their legal representatives to finalise the agreements.Provide legal specialist advice on/in the operational aspects pertaining to these product offerings, including opinions and guidance on the investment parameters applicable in such contexts.Ensure compliance with internal legal and other procedures and policies.Negotiating and drafting term sheets, memorandum of agreements, pertaining to transactions.Provide legal advice and support within this context includes the following legal services, technical analysis and application of legal and commercial principles to transactions.Perform drafting and reviewing of applicable documentation and agreements.Developing and maintaining relationships with internal stakeholders and providers of legal services (including, external legal counsels, and other key stakeholders including tax and exchange control).Staying up to date with all developments in the law, regulation, industry, and best practice in the relevant area of specialist legal practice.Identify, monitor, report and minimise potential legal, reputational, and associated operational risks.Develop, encourage and nurture collaborative relationships across business areas and across the group.Stays abreast of relevant industry risk management best practices and legislative amendments and suggests ways to leverage these to ensure continuous improvement.Mentoring and guiding junior members of the team and providing in house training on certain aspects of the law.Develop tactical strategy and delivery plans in support of functional strategic objectives in partnership with leadership.Participate in planned activities that are appropriate for own and employee development.

You Will Be An Ideal Candidate If You:

LLB, an Admitted legal practitioner in South AfricaMinimum of 15 year’s experience in a similar environment, of which 10 years ideally at specialist level and in finance and banking law.Minimum of 10 to 15 years' post-article experience in finance and banking law.Experience in the drafting, review and negotiating the various transactions as listed above and in UK and SA LMA.Sound corporate and commercial legal knowledge.Transactional negotiations at senior and complex level.Independent judgement and good analytical skills.Capable of working in a high-pressured environment and can exercise independent judgementAbility to prioritize and plan.Ability to independently provide guidance and timeous delivery on highly complex projects.Deep understanding of the law, regulation, and practice of the relevant area of specialisation.Strong technical ability to draft sound legal opinions or legal documentation in the relevant area of specialisation

You Will Have Access To:

Opportunities to network and collaborateChallenging WorkingOpportunities to innovate
 

We Can Be a Match If You Are

Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough toObsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it
 

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

10/09/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.