Legal Officer at Standard Bank – September 2026

Standard Bank Group is seeking a Legal Officer to provide legal support, advice, contract management and risk mitigation within the Bank.

Job Details

Job Purpose

The Legal Officer will provide basic 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 appropriate due diligence and ensuring legal documentation complies with approved processes and policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice throughout the contract lifecycle, including:
  • Template standardisation
  • Legal review
  • Drafting
  • Negotiation
  • Execution
  • Renewal
• Prepare and manage commercial agreements, including:
  • 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 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 the legal and/or financial services sector is preferred.
• Good understanding of relevant banking products 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 experienced legal professional with 5–7 years of experience, preferably gained within banking, financial services or a related commercial environment.

Strong capability in contract drafting and negotiation, legal research, commercial agreements, due diligence, legal risk management and stakeholder engagement will be important.

How to Apply

Submit your application through the official Standard Bank Group careers portal:

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