Job Overview
Business Segment: Group Functions
Location: ZA, undefined, Johannesburg, undefined
Job Type: Full-time
Job Ref ID: 80434130A-0001
Date Posted: 10/2/2024

Job Description

Join the Standard Bank Communities of Expertise & SA Legal Graduate Programme commencing February 2025! Our Legal team is so much more than what you would normally expect from a Legal function. As guardians of our organisation's financial resources, our technical expertise ensures efficient use of the scarcest resources. We understand the complex structure of our organisation, our products and the markets in which we operate enabling us to implement robust controls that benefit our shareholders, clients, regulators and partners. We collaborate closely with business to advise on opportunities and threats. We are a hub for innovation; heavily invested in new ways of working and data science.

What We Are Looking For:
We are seeking individuals who bring something different. We encourage our people to express their individuality and apply their unique skillset to help drive our organisation forward. You’ll get exposure and insight into the inner workings of a major financial institution and play an important role from day one. Your experience will be practical, relevant and valuable.

If you are self-motivated and curious about the world around you, able to adapt in an ever-changing environment, motivated by solving complex problems, an excellent communicator with a genuine passion for finance and financial markets, enjoy working collaboratively in a team and are committed to excellence and delivery, then our Legal Graduate Programme may be for you.

Programme duration: 18 months

Programme location: Rosebank, Johannesburg

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
South African Citizen who is not more than 30 years of age
Admitted as an attorney in South Africa
No more than two years work experience post admission
Minimum of 65% average over all years of study

Qualifications

Admitted as an attorney in South Africa
Additional Information

Key skills and characteristics:
Positive attitude and self-confident
Curiosity and willingness to learn
Working independently and collaboratively with others
Good commercial drafting skills and a keen interest in banking and finance
Attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication skills
Commitment to excellence and punctual delivery
Ability to collate and analyse information from various sources
Ability to plan and co-ordinate the execution of instructions
Creative problem solving and considered decision making

Don’t delay, apply today! Join the innovative Communities of Expertise & SA Legal team at Standard Bank and embark on a journey where your unique skills and perspectives will make a real impact.

Please note: All our recruitment processes comply with the applicable local laws and regulations. We will never ask for money or any from of payment as part of our recruitment process. If you experience this, please contact our Fraud line on +27 800222050 or Transaction Fraud Ops SA@standardbank.co.za