Legal Officer

Legal Officer at Standard Bank – September 2026 Standard Bank Group is seeking aLegal Officerto provide legal support, advice, contract management and risk mitigation within the Bank. Job Details Job Purpose The Legal Officer will providebasic and standard legal advice to internal stakeholders, interpret and implement business instructions using approved templates, review legal documentation, and support the Legal team in mitigating legal and business risks. The role also involves conducting appropriatedue diligenceand ensuring legal documentation complies with approved processes and policies. Key Responsibilities Provide legal advice throughout thecontract lifecycle, including:Template standardisationLegal reviewDraftingNegotiationExecutionRenewal Template standardisation Legal review Drafting Negotiation Execution Renewal Prepare and manage commercial agreements, including:Commercial contractsLease agreementsVendor contracts Commercial contracts Lease agreements Vendor contracts Review legal documentation and provide input in collaboration with other Legal team members. Conduct due diligence to identify and mitigate legal and business risks. Support implementation of approved legal processes and policies. Provide training to Business Units on:Legal documentationLegal developmentsLegal issues affecting the business Legal documentation Legal developments Legal issues affecting the business Assist with structuring, negotiating and drafting legal agreements. Maintain appropriate legal records and documentation. Qualifications Education Bachelor’s Degree in Law Experience 5–7 years of experience in Legal. Proven experience providing basic legal advice. Experience within thelegal and/or financial services sectoris preferred. Good understanding of relevantproducts and services. Experience in structuring, negotiating and drafting legal agreements and documentation. Behavioural Competencies Candidates should demonstrate: Articulating Information Checking Things Documenting Facts Establishing Rapport Examining Information Following Procedures Interacting with People Inviting Feedback Managing Tasks Meeting Timescales Team Working Upholding Standards Technical Competencies Contract Management Legal Administration Legal Drafting Legal Knowledge Legal Records Management Legal Research Ideal Candidate Profile This position is best suited to an experiencedlegal professional with 5–7 years of experience, preferably gained within banking, financial services or a related commercial environment. Strong capability incontract drafting and negotiation, legal research, commercial agreements, due diligence, legal risk management and stakeholder engagementwill be important. How to Apply Submit your application through the official Standard Bank Group careers portal: CLICK HERE TO APPLY