Senior Legal Counsel – Business Banking

Absa Group

Senior Legal Counsel developing legal strategies for Absa Group in business banking. Managing legal risks, negotiating agreements, and fostering stakeholder relationships within banking.

Posted 6/14/2026full-timeSandton • 🇿🇦 South AfricaSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop tactical strategy and delivery plans, formulate associated practice/s
Management of Legal Risks
Proactive monitoring of compliance of the legal risk control framework
Ensure effective communication of the legal policies to internal clients
Negotiate, draft and review Agreements
Build relationships with key senior stakeholders within the legal and business functions across the Bank

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 7 years’ PQE in the field of commercial law
Ability to advise at a senior business level and establish credibility with senior stakeholders
Experience in drafting and negotiating agreements is preferred
Appropriate Law degree
Admitted attorney in RSA

Benefits

Comp & perks

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time
Work independently with minimal supervision
Strong relationship management skills with clients

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Hard Skills & Tools

drafting agreementsnegotiating agreementslegal risk managementcompliance monitoringlegal policy communication

Soft Skills

relationship buildingstakeholder managementadvisory skillscredibility establishment

Certifications

Law degreeadmitted attorney