OM Bank - Senior Legal Advisor_ Retail and SME Banking
OM Bank - Senior Legal Advisor_ Retail and SME Banking
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Lets Write Africas Story Together!
Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.
Job Description
At OM Bank we strive to attract great people who are passionate about coming together for a higher purpose building something unique and aspirational always aiming to be the best they can be. We are rooted in our purpose of inspiring and enabling our customers to grow and sustain their prosperity.We are looking for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel with extensive experience in consumer law and financial services regulation.
The Senior Legal Advisor is responsible for:
- the creation and management of customer terms and conditions (retail and SME) with a focus on simplification and plain language;
- supporting the business with practical customer centric legal advice regarding legislation applicable to the banking environment.
- drafting review and negotiation of various commercial agreements that a bank may conclude with third parties.
- The senior legal advisor reports directly to the Head of Legal.
KEY RESULT AREAS
- Draft review update and manage customer facing terms and conditions (retail and SME);
- Support the business in ensuring that their terms and conditions comply with legislation relevant to the banking industry;
- Provide specialist legal advice and legal solutions to all relevant business areas;
- Monitor changes in legislation and case law and provide effective legal advice to impacted stakeholders;
- Provide support to stakeholders regarding customer complaints;
- Identify and effectively communicate current and anticipated legal risks
- Communicative and proactive
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
- LLB Degree
- Admitted attorney in South Africa
- Expert knowledge on consumer law and financial services regulation particularly the NCA CPA POPIA FICA and FAIS.
- 8 years legal experience in Retail / SME banking;
- Experience in conducting legal research and formulating sound legal opinions;
- Payments law experience would be beneficial;
- Experience in providing legal advice on product development customer communications and marketing;
Skills
Adaptive Thinking Change Management Client Management Computer Literacy Data Compilation Executing Plans Legal Practices Management Accounting Numerical Aptitude Oral Communications Policies & Procedures Presenting Solutions Professional Presentation Servant Leadership WritingCompetencies
Builds Effective TeamsBusiness InsightCollaboratesCommunicates EffectivelyEnsures AccountabilityInstills TrustManages AmbiguityManages ComplexityEducation
Bachelor Of Laws (LLB)Closing Date
28 May 2025 23:59The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
