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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 risksCommunicative and proactive

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

LLB DegreeAdmitted attorney in South AfricaExpert 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, Writing

Competencies

Builds Effective TeamsBusiness InsightCollaboratesCommunicates EffectivelyEnsures AccountabilityInstills TrustManages AmbiguityManages Complexity

Education

Bachelor Of Laws (LLB)

Closing Date

28 May 2025 , 23:59

The 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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