Job Overview
Business Segment: Group Functions
Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, Baker Street 30
Job Type: Full-time
Job Ref ID: 80417612A-0001
Date Posted: 9/6/2024

Job Description

As a legal advisor for Card and Payments, you will draft and negotiate bespoke legal documents with internal product teams and agreements with merchants, card networks, payment service providers and other parties in the payments environment, as well as drawing up client-facing terms and conditions that relate to new payment-related products. You will work closely with internal business stakeholders and your expertise will be invaluable in navigating the payments environment, assessing the impact of new payment legislation, and proactively identifying potential legal risks. You will also represent the Bank in industry forums that relate to payments.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree
Field of Study: Legal

Experience Required

5-7 years proven experience in providing legal advice, drafting, vetting, review, negotiations, identification and mitigation of legal risk.
1-3 years exposure to the National Payments System.
Experience with the Payments Association of South Africa (PASA), Card Schemes, or other payments regulatory forums will be advantageous.

Additional Information

Behavioral Competencies:
Articulating Information
Checking Details
Documenting Facts
Establishing Rapport
Examining Information

Technical Competencies:
Payment Regulatory Framework
Legal Advisory & Interpretation
Legal Drafting
Negotiation Skills
Legal Knowledge
Legal Research
Communication Skills
Critical Thinking Skills

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