Our client, a next generation outsourced legal service provider from Cape Town would like to employ a German and English speaking commercial paralegal/attorney. The company has become aware of the changes occurring in corporate law firms worldwide and is thus looking into providing legal services from offshore destinations. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain international experience and be exposed to global policies and procedures. The candidate will form part of a team of lawyers and industry professionals supporting the legal department of a global investment banking division, providing legal, transactional and risk management support to multiple businesses across the bank.

Key performance areas:

• Reviewing, drafting, negotiating contract documentation for the client across a variety of financial products and regions using contract templates in both English and German
• Liaising with legal, sales and trading in respect of trade
• Submitting listing applications
• Drafting and negotiating a broader range of derivative documents, including:
• ISDA Master Agreements
• Credit support Annexes/Deeds
• GMRA’s
• GMSLA’s
• FX
• Prime Brokerage Agreements
• Futures and Options and Listed Derivatives documentation

Qualifications and experience:

• LLB in law or legal practice course from a top RSA or UK/EU tertiary institution
• Two to four years’ experience at a law firm or in-house legal department with relevant experience (adv.: Expertise in banking and finance/ capital markets legal work)
• Bi-lingual German and English

Competencies required:

• Professional written and verbal skills in German and English
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Good time management
• Ability to operate well in high-pressure environments
• Ability to work both independently and as an integral part of a team
• Risk sensitivity and the ability to know when to escalate an issue
• Developed skills in legal drafting
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work in an international environment with an understanding of client needs across regions
• A commercial, proactive and business-like mind-set
• Be comfortable with technological applications (advantageous: knowledge of legal review platforms)

If you meet the above requirements, with a UK / EU passport, and if you are interested in the position, please send your CV to

moc.tnitnemtiurceraka@asil

Posted on 29 Dec 14:57