Legal Advisor, Procurement

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

To assist the procurement function and senior legal team with the day-to-day contracting for products and services with third parties. Assisting with operationalising and aligning the contract services strategy for the legal entity, in addition to working with external and internal stakeholders to identify and execute strategic procurement solutions, through the contracting process, in accordance with the legal entity mandate and regulatory requirements.

Type of Qualification: First Degree

Field of Study: Legal



Experience Required

Procurement

5-7 years

Proven experience in the provision of legal advice, drafting, vetting, review, dissemination and/or negotiation, with 2-4 years' experience working with commercial/procurement agreements. Identification and mitigation of legal risk. At least 2 years' people management experience.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Checking Things
• Documenting Facts
• Establishing Rapport
• Examining Information
• Interacting with People
• Managing Tasks
• Meeting Timescales
• Providing Insights
• Showing Composure
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Dispute Resolution
• Financial Industry Regulatory Framework
• Legal Advisory & Interpretation
• Legal Compliance
• Legal Drafting
• Legal Knowledge
• Legal Negotiation
• Legal Research
• Risk Awareness