Overview
Defended Legal Jobs in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa at Standard Bank Group
Title: Defended Legal
Company: Standard Bank Group
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Company Description
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.
Job Description
The role entails receiving and vetting new inflow, preparing documents, vetting affidavits, agreements and correspondence, trial preparation and invoice management, all within the agreed timelines and in line with agreed Service Level Agreements (“SLA”).
The analysis of the legal correspondence and attorney reports received with the objective to interpret and understand the content.
The role further requires management of external attorney relationships and influencing attorney behaviour.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Legal Degree/ LLB , Degree in Risk Management
Admitted Attorney
Experienced Required
2-4years in civil litigation process including defended legal procedures
2-4 years in a banking environment including credit product knowledge
Excellent verbal and written communication
Advanced knowledge of the Consumer Protection Act
Advanced knowledge of the National Credit Act
Advanced knowledge of the Prescription Act
Additional Information
Behavioural Competencies:
Articulating Information
Checking Things
Documenting Facts
Establishing Rapport
Examining Information
Following Procedures
Interacting with People
Inviting Feedback
Managing Tasks
Meeting Timescales
Team Working
Upholding Standards
Technical Competencies:
Contract Management
Legal Administration
Legal Drafting
Legal Knowledge
Legal Records Management
Legal Research
