Litigation Associate - Financial Services - Sandton

Our client in the financial services industry has an opportunity for a Litigation Associate. The role involves drafting a suite of legal agreements, from the term sheet to the final execution documents, with careful consideration of the legal nature of the various entities and the differences in each entity's corporate structure through which the borrower operates. The ideal candidate will enjoy engaging with intellectual, psychological, and complex legal matters. Key Responsibilities: Review legal agreements, considering each entity's legal nature and corporate structure within a range of different industries. These contracts include existing funding agreements, supplier agreements, rental agreements, distribution agreements, etc. Research legal questions to give advice to the credit committee regarding potential new transactions. Manage external law firms in relation to costs, litigation and registering of securities. Negotiate c...