Legal Advisor II

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Description

FNB is seeking a Procurement Legal Advisor II to join their team in Johannesburg. The role involves providing legal solutions to legal and business challenges, mitigating risks, and partnering with the business to implement policies to comply with legal and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate should have an LLB or LLM degree, 5 years of experience in a similar legal environment, and strong drafting and negotiation skills, particularly in commercial and IT-related agreements. The ideal candidate should also have a customer-centric approach, develop tactical strategies aligned with functional objectives, ensure compliance with procurement policies, provide proactive legal advice, and monitor legal and regulatory changes. The bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities and will keep their disability information confidential unless required by law.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and manage procurement contracts from inception to implementation
• Establish and maintain effective stakeholder relationships to support integrated legal solutions
• Apply a customer-centric approach to internal client engagements
• Develop tactical strategies aligned with functional objectives in collaboration with leadership
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and legal frameworks

Qualifications

• LLB or LLM degree
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar legal environment, with at least 1–2 years at a junior specialist level
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills, particularly in commercial and IT-related agreements (eg, software, cloud, SaaS; PaaS etc)
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Application instructions:

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