South African Development Bank Jobs - Senior Legal Advisor Jobs in South Africa, Midrand

Job Reference Number: REC0173.mh

Job Title: Senior Legal Advisor

Business Unit: Legal

Location: Midrand

Job Type: Professional

Application Type: Internal & External Applicants

Number of Positions Available: 1

Application Closing Date: 18/5/2012

Key Responsibilities: * As a member of core project teams, assist Investment Officers in the structuring of various investment projects, with emphasis on project finance transactions

Conduct comprehensive legal due diligence investigations
Conduct advanced research into a wide variety of legal issues relating to various investment projects
*Provide advice and make legal inputs into the drafting of Appraisal Reports *Serve and participate in various credit committees of the Bank
Prepare/review or negotiate full Term Sheets in respect of all investment projects with emphasis on project finance transactions
Lead negotiations on Finance terms with clients/co-funders and stakeholders
Draft/vet and review a wide variety of complex Legal Documents and Agreements
Provide substantial legal advice, support and opinions to various corporate support units of the Bank
Ensure compliance with various legislation, policies and regulations
Monitor developments in the legal field and provide updates to management
Liaise with external attorneys and prepare comprehensive brief to attorneys where necessary
Assist in the execution and implementation of different investment projects from a legal and security point of view
Provide general legal support to the operational and corporate support Units of the Bank
Expertise & Technical Competencies: * LLB degree or other relevant post graduate qualification
Admitted Attorney/Advocate of the High Court of South Africa
Seasoned experience in Project/Corporate/Structured Finance transactions.
Private Public Partnership experience will be an added advantage
Required Personal Attributes: A minimum of 5 years experience in a commercial/finance/banking or corporate law field
Excellent negotiation skills, drafting and vetting skills, dispute/conflict resolution skills are critical competencies for this position
Research skills at an advanced level coupled with excellent communication skills
Equity Statement: The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) supports the appointment of previously disadvantaged individuals.
General: The DBSA corporate culture fit requires clear, logical and analytical thinking grounded in good interpersonal skills, a sense of urgency and results orientated execution of duties. The ability to work collaboratively and finding practical yet innovative solutions is critical to success in a work environment that demands emotional resilience, accountability and responsible risk taking and management.
The DBSA reserves the right to amend or remove vacancies in line with organisational requirements.

Apply to:

http://www.dbsa.drm-za.com/