Senior Legal Advisor, Lending

StandardBankGroup

Johannesburg, GP, South Africa permanent

Posted: February 16, 2026

Quick Summary

The Senior Legal Advisor, Lending role is responsible for providing strategic legal advice to Standard Bank Group's lending teams. The successful candidate will have a strong background in legal and business law, as well as excellent analytical skills and strong communication skills. The ideal candidate will have experience working with financial institutions and have a strong understanding of regulatory compliance and risk management.

Job Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

To provide specialised legal advice to the organisation and related business areas on all complex internal and commercial contractual legal matters relating to business products, with the intention of enabling the maximisation of revenue streams;  in accordance with the legal entity mandate and regulatory requirements. To implement strategic objectives to drive the attainment of legal outcomes. To provide legal advice to stakeholders on complex matters, in adherence to SBG's standards and requirements. 

Type of Qualification: First Degree

Field of Study: Legal

Experience Required

Legal-8-10 years:

• Proven experience in the provision of guidance and insight pertaining to the drafting, vetting, review, dissemination and/or negotiation of legal documentation and processes of a complex nature. Identification and mitigation of legal risks.
• At least 8 years' experience within the legal/financial sector, specifically withing a Lending Portfolio.
• At least 6 years' people management experience where appropriate.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Developing Strategies
• Directing People
• Documenting Facts
• Empowering Individuals
• Establishing Rapport
• Interacting with People
• Managing Tasks
• Providing Insights
• Showing Composure
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Financial Industry Regulatory Framework
• Legal Compliance
• Legal Knowledge
• Legal Research
• Policy Development
• Risk Awareness
• Strategy Definition

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