(1114) Legal Counsel - LSD

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive and effective legal advice to the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) and its subsidiaries (collectively called the SARB Group) in the fields of monetary, financial, currency and commercial law.

The incumbent may also be required to support legal counsel in the provision of legal advice and to contribute proactively to the mitigation of legal risk within the SARB Group.

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Identify, address and manage potential legal risks within the SARB Group.
• Steer legal processes for internal clients on complex legal challenges and disputes affecting their operations.
• Conduct research into a wide range of matters relating to financial, commercial and central banking law.
• Take responsibility for addressing issues pertaining to relevant legislation applicable to the SARB Group.
• Represent the Legal Services Department, the SARB and the SARB Group on the regional, national and international committees.
• Report on, and provide guidance, advice and legal opinions to, the above-mentioned committees.
• Review and draft policies for the SARB Group.
• Institutionalise processes to enhance efficiencies within the SARB Group.
• Provide legal advice and opinions.
• Draft and vet various financial and investment banking agreements.
• Manage litigation.