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Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking

The role involves receiving and vetting new inflows, preparing documents, and managing trial preparations and invoices within agreed timelines and Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Key responsibilities include analyzing legal correspondence and attorney reports to understand their content, managing external attorney relationships, and influencing attorney behavior. This position covers various products, including Home Loans, VAF, Business Lending, Retail Lending, Card Lending, and Access Loans.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma in Legal

Experience Required

• Legal Experience
• 5-7 years proven experience in the provision of basic legal advice, preferably within the legal and/or financial sectors.

We are a leading multinational manufacturer and distributor of consumer goods and electronics, operating across diverse global markets. Innovation, compliance, and responsible business practices are at the core of our success. As we continue to expand, we are looking for a dynamic and experienced Legal Advisor to join our legal team and support our global operations.

The Legal Advisor will be responsible for managing a wide range of complex legal matters for the group across local and international jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will have a strong commercial legal background, a sharp business acumen, and a pragmatic approach to managing legal risk in a fast-paced multinational environment.

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court.
• Minimum of 5 years’ post-admission legal experience, ideally within a large law firm, corporate, or multinational environment.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Solid knowledge of South African commercial law and familiarity with international legal frameworks.
• Experience in managing legal risk, litigation, and compliance with local and global legislation.

• Contract drafting, review, and negotiation.
• Managing the full lifecycle of legal documents for the group, including:
• Commercial Agreements: Service level, distribution, joint venture, profit share, and sale agreements (business, shares, subscription).
• Corporate Documents: Shareholders agreements, MOIs, deeds of adherence, resolutions.
• Lease and Finance Agreements: Lease agreements, loan agreements, pledge and cession agreements, guarantees, and suretyships.
• IP and Confidentiality: NDAs, non-circumvent agreements, trademark matters.
• Internal Compliance: Policies, terms, and conditions.
• Legal Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks.
• Litigation Management: Oversee and manage litigation and dispute resolution processes.
• Regulatory Compliance & Advisory: Provide legal advice and opinions on relevant laws such as CPA, NCA, POPIA, Companies Act, and Competition Act. Stay updated on legislative changes.
• Legal Research & Stakeholder Engagement: Conduct legal research, prepare reports, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative approach.
• Sound judgment and solutions-oriented mindset.

PM Jacobs Group specialises in multiple sectors from Legal-; Accounting-; Tax-; Financial Planning-; Projects-; International-; Global Business Strategies- to Renewable Energy services. 

The PM Jacobs Legal Department would like to expand and invest in an ambitious, agile Paralegal/ Legal Assistant with 3+ Years experience in the Legal field; who is fluently Afrikaans speaking; who is committed to self-development; have a continuous learning mind-set with academic proficiency; demonstrate leadership qualities with an analytical mind-set; strong business acumen and organization skills; and your values & ethics are driven by your sense of integrity and honesty.

Individuals who share our values & passion will be part of a unique environment providing clients with the ultimate business solution.

Please note that your daily responsibilities will not be limited to Legal responsibilities and will include assisting with administration, finance etc.

Requirements for application:

• Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies
• 3 + Years Experience in the Legal field
• Fluently Afrikaans speaking/ reading and writing skills is a definite need
• Experience in a client services environment
• Drafting Skills
• Administration and Finance experience
• This role requires a candidate who is ambitious regarding a career in the legal industry
• Computer Literate
• Certified Identity Document
• Curriculum Vitae with references
• Certified Copies of Qualification/s (Grade 12 certificate & Tertiary Qualification)
• Certified Copies of your Academic record/s
• Excellent Afrikaans/ English communication, reading and writing skills
• Strong Networking and Social Skills; and
• Clear Credit & Criminal check.

Advantages: 

• Additional Qualifications would be an advantage.

Procedure:

• Submit required documents
• Short listed candidates will be contacted, and suitable Interview dates will be provided accordingly.

PM Jacobs Group was established by Mr. Jacobs (Snr) in 2002, with over 30 years’ experience in Property Law and High Court Litigation.

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape

Position Type: Full-time, In-house

Summary:

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Counsel to join their team. The Legal Counsel will be responsible for providing legal advice and support to our company on a variety of legal matters. The successful candidate will have a strong background in corporate law, contract negotiation, and compliance.

1. Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of legal issues, including corporate governance, contract negotiation, compliance, and regulatory matters
2. Draft and review contracts, agreements, and other legal documents
3. Assist in the development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures
4. Conduct legal research and keep abreast of changes in laws and regulations that may impact the company
5. Manage and coordinate external legal counsel as needed
6. Collaborate with other departments to ensure legal compliance and mitigate legal risks
7. Represent the company in legal proceedings, negotiations, and meetings with external parties
8. Stay informed about industry best practices and legal trends

1. LLB degree from an accredited law school
2. Admission to the state bar and in good standing
3. Minimum of 3 years of experience as a practicing attorney, preferably in a corporate or in-house legal department
4. Strong knowledge of corporate law, contract negotiation, and compliance
5. Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
6. Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
7. Experience working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
8. Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Apply for this role today, contact Georgia Keogh at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.

You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV:

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

We are searching for a talented Legal Counsel to join our client in the exciting world of banking. You'll play a vital role by providing effective support to the Senior Litigation Manager and the broader Legal Department.

1. Coordinate transition of non-performing accounts to the legal division.
2. Understand different business structures within the Group and how to litigate accordingly.
3. Create and enhance the processes required for this purpose and have the ability to learn and work on numerous systems.
4. Manage handover and litigation processes.
5. Coordinate perfection of securities, including taking physical possession of assets and managing the disposal of assets.
6. Attend to trial preparation as well as appear in court in a representative capacity on behalf of the company.
7. Attend meetings with debtors and negotiate payment arrangements and settlements where required.
8. Active involvement in assisting and upskilling the collections department and business at large to ensure maximum effectiveness and outcomes.
9. Manage a panel of attorneys and provide necessary training and support.
10. Manage legal accounts on both a defended and undefended basis in conjunction with the relevant parties, ensuring maximum recovery to the Bank in the shortest possible timeframe.
11. Manage a team of coordinators, including other attorneys, and maximize productivity including up-skilling of the coordinators.
12. Monitor insolvencies, liquidations, sequestrations, business rescue, offers of compromise, curatorship, etc.
13. Submit claims, sign affidavits, monitor dividend payments, check liquidation and distribution accounts for possible undue preference or dispositions, call for advanced dividends, etc.
14. Monitor restructured accounts.
15. Explore, pursue and realize all avenues of recovery to maximize benefit to the Bank.
16. Manage and contain all internal and external costs associated with the collection of outstanding agreements.
17. Compile and assist in coordinating all impairment and other reports required, including monthly post-mortem reports, active charge-off reports, and ad hoc reports required by business and credit.
18. Recommend write-offs to the Credit Committee after all avenues of recovery have been exhausted.
19. Encourage team effectiveness by promoting open discussion and consensus.
20. Establish goals, standards, and procedures for team members.
21. Encourage initiative amongst team members.
22. Manage meetings for both litigious matters and new business when input is required.
23. Provide opinions and assist in legal drafting across the business.
24. Assist business units, including Asset Finance and Business Banking, in negotiating and amending deals and contracts and making special arrangements.
25. Manage expectations and prioritize needs.
26. Provide legal advice and input to credit department and business units.
27. Analyze and advise on large volumes of agreements emanating from the Asset Finance Division and ensure prompt turnaround times due to the nature of the business.

Admitted Attorney with 7 plus years of post-articles experience. Work experience in a Banking environment. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills. Excellent understanding of debtors’ accounts. Knowledge of the legal process, insolvencies, and all Acts surrounding the collection of debts including security documents, company law of cession, pledge, and notarial rights. Knowledge and understanding of magistrates and high court procedure. Knowledge and understanding of security agreements.

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At Paymentology , we are redefining what’s possible in the payments space. As the first truly global issuer-processor, we give banks and FinTechs the technology and talent to launch and manage Mastercard, Visa and UnionPay cards at scale - across more than 60 countries.

Our advanced, multi-cloud platform delivers real-time data, unmatched scalability and the flexibility of shared or dedicated processing instances. It’s this global reach and innovation that sets us apart.

We are looking for a Legal Counsel who aligns with our core values of “Making It Right, Making It Happen and Making It Easy, Together". This role is key to supporting our rapid global growth by delivering practical, business-aligned legal solutions that balance risk with commercial needs. If you bring strong legal and commercial acumen, a solutions driven mindset and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and time zones, we’d love to hear from you.

This role is hybrid for candidates based in Johannesburg , or fully remote for those located elsewhere in South Africa.

• Develop a deep understanding of Paymentology’s business, products and regulatory landscape to deliver contextual and impactful legal support.


• Provide high-quality, practical advice on legal issues including contract enforceability, licensing, regulatory compliance and cross-border legal risks.


• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of contracts and legal documents.


• Partner with internal teams to ensure legal advice aligns with business objectives, with a strong focus on enabling growth and managing legal risk.


• Identify legal and regulatory risks proactively and help design pragmatic risk mitigation strategies.


• Support the development of internal legal frameworks, contract templates and best practices.


• Collaborate with external counsel and relay advice to internal stakeholders with clarity and context.


• Contribute to knowledge-sharing, mentoring and legal training across the Legal & Compliance function.


• Conduct high quality legal and regulatory research, particularly on legislation and regulatory frameworks across various jurisdictions.


• Analyse, interpret, simplify and distill complex laws and regulations into clear and actionable internal legal opinions and memoranda.


• Assess and articulate the impact or potential impact of legal and regulatory developments on the business, providing guidance in a digestible and business-friendly format.


• Engage effectively and efficiently with external counsel, interpret legal advice and evaluate how it applies to Paymentology’s operations.


• Provide internal legal training or briefings to the Legal team and wider business on researched topics or key regulatory developments.

• Qualified lawyer with 4-6 years’ post-qualification experience in commercial law.


• Strong legal research and analytical skills with demonstrated experience interpreting and applying regulations and legislation.


• Excellent drafting ability, particularly in writing legal opinions and internal memoranda.


• Bonus if you have a background or familiarity with banking or financial regulatory frameworks.


• Strong background in contract negotiation and advisory, ideally with experience in financial services, fintech or technology-driven companies.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.


• Able to deliver under pressure and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, remote-first environment.


• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across multiple jurisdictions and time zones.


• Commercially savvy, pragmatic, and solution-oriented in your legal approach.

• Law degree and legal qualification (bar admission or equivalent).


• 4 – 6 years of relevant post-qualification legal experience, preferably in-house or with clients in fintech/technology.


• Experience working with or interpreting external legal advice and turning that into internal guidance.


• Experience delivering internal training or presentations on legal research topics is advantageous.


• Demonstrated experience in commercial contracts, regulatory issues, and cross-border legal considerations.

At Paymentology, it’s not just about building great payment technology, it’s about building a company where people feel they belong and their work matters. You’ll be part of a diverse, global team that’s genuinely committed to making a positive impact through what we do. Whether you’re working across time zones or getting involved in initiatives that support local communities, you’ll find real purpose in your work - and the freedom to grow in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

• Seniority level: Not Applicable


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Legal

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Join Ofwat’s Legal Team as a Legal Director - Major Projects

*Office Location: London (E14 4HD) or Birmingham (B5 4UA) with hybrid working*

About Us

We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Following the Independent Water Commission’s final report, the UK government has set out a bold new direction - one that brings together expertise from across the sector to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment.

We are working in collaboration with the government and other regulators to help establish a new body for England, combining our strengths with those of the Drinking Water Inspectorate, the Environment Agency, and Natural England. We’re also continuing to engage with the Welsh Government to support future decisions for Wales.

While these changes take shape, our mission remains the same: to hold water companies to account, drive performance, and ensure the sector delivers real value for customers, communities, and the environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference, this is a unique moment to join us and help shape the future of water, and together we can continue to make a positive impact.

The Role

We are looking for a Legal Director to support our Major Projects work and be at the forefront of shaping how our £50bn programme of major projects and new water resources is delivered. Following Ofwat's final determination for the Price Review 2024, we are embarking on an ambitious journey with a significant programme of 30 Major Projects.

You will join our expanding Legal Team which is part of the Office of the Chief Executive Directorate whilst also being embedded in the work of the Major Projects team. You will therefore also have the opportunity to get involved in other work areas within Ofwat as business needs arise, leveraging the skills that you bring.

The Major Projects team is responsible for the policy and market development of our future pipeline of major infrastructure projects in the water sector in England and Wales, as well as Ofwat's role in the oversight of the development, procurement, and delivery of these projects. The team works closely with our innovative partnership, RAPID (Regulator’s Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development) on the early engagement on both water resources and wastewater planning.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Legal Director to lead the legal support to the teams that are defining how the competitive commercial models are being applied to the programme, working closely with companies and regulators to drive new approaches to unlocking programme opportunities. We expect you to use your legal expertise and judgement to help develop and test commercial operating models, facilitating the scrutiny of delivery plans, and proactively resolving emerging issues, thereby building confidence with government, and the investor and delivery market.

About You

Below are some of the key essential experience, skills & knowledge required for this post:

• Lead criterion 1: Significant experience (approximately 10 years’) as a Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in England and Wales or acting in a role akin to that of a qualified Solicitor or Barrister in a legal environment, providing commercial and/or project finance legal support to major projects delivery, ideally in an infrastructure sector with substantial commercial risk.
• Lead criterion 2: Significant experience of delivering strategic, solutions-focussed legal advice on the development and implementation of policy objectives and/or commercial outcomes in a regulatory context with specific expertise in areas of regulatory, public and administrative law.
• Highly tuned interpersonal skills, particularly in negotiation, influencing and engagement, with the ability to build trust, confidence and alignment across different organisations through effective communication and collaboration.
• Experience of senior leadership where you have demonstrated good judgement and the ability to effectively lead teams and projects through change and uncertainty to deliver desired outcomes.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills in a complex and evolving legislative context within an innovative policy environment, incorporating wider considerations into your work.
• An inclusive leadership style which inspires, motivates, and promotes collaboration to develop high performing, innovative and inclusive teams.
• Material experience of effective and efficient planning, including prioritisation and delegation.
  
  

• People Centric: Our people are at the heart of Ofwat and everything we do - we ensure all voices are heard and treat each other with respect; you'll be given the autonomy and the support to do your role in the best way.
• Innovative Work Environment: We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on trust, flexibility, and collaboration.
• Development Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in person collaboration in our Birmingham offices.
• Excellent employer pension contributions of nearly 29%. You can find further details about pension schemes under Terms and Conditions in the Candidate Pack.
• 25 days’ annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave.
• Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership.
• Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies.
• Up to 3 volunteering days per year.
• Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work.
• Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life.
  
  

• Seniority level Director

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Legal
• Industries Advertising Services

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