About the position
Our Client, a leading financial services firm, is seeking a Legal & Risk Advisor to provide expert legal support to the asset management and stockbroking businesses. Must be an Admitted Attorney (3yr - 5yr PQE) with proven experience in legal and risk advisory roles within asset management or stockbroking. In-depth knowledge of financial regulations (e.g., FMA, CISCA, MIFID, etc.) is required.
This role involves strategic legal input, risk management, and governance support across the Group. The successful candidate will assist with regulatory compliance, negotiate complex legal issues, and oversee contract management while providing key legal advice on transactions, policies, and projects.
Strong technical and legislative knowledge, including but not limited to: CISCA, FAIS, Company Act, COFI, Financial Regulations Act, POPIA, GDPR, FMA, EMIR, MIFID, OTC Derivative Markets.
Desired Skills:
- Admitted Attorney
- Banking and Finance Attorney
- Project Finance Attorney
- Corporate Attorney
- Legal Advisor
- Financial Markets Legal Counsel