Senior Litigation Specialist - Office Of The General Counsel

Purpose of the Job:

To provide specialised legal support on litigation and legislation issues, opinions and interpretation of legislation administered by the FSCA and support to the Departmental Head with training and guidance of junior legal staff members. The person appointed will report to the Departmental Head.

Requirements:

An LLB degree, with about 15 years continuous post admission experience and at least 8 years exposure to the financial services industry. Extensive knowledge and experience in litigation practice in the regulation of the financial services industry, extensive understanding of the financial services legislation. Extensive experience in drafting court papers, legal documents, conducting legal research and in general legal practice, as well as experience in providing specialised legal advice to clients. Management experience and the ability to interact at very senior levels will be an added advantage.

Key Performance Areas:

• Assist the Departmental Head with the handling of litigation by and against the FSCA;
• Assist the Departmental Head in providing advice to the FSCA with regard to regulatory functions and duties;
• Prepare comprehensive briefs for external legal representatives;
• Provide high quality legal advice and opinions, which include a broad legal and regulatory practical approach;

Reviewing and monitoring the effectiveness of financial services and Banking legislation as well as subordinate legislation in both areas; and
Assist the Departmental Head with coaching and technical guidance to junior staff in various areas of operation within the Office of General Counsel.

Other Key Competencies:

The candidate must demonstrate the following skills and attributes: High integrity; excellent judgment; skills necessary to deal with people at Executive and various other levels, and the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and stressful environment.

FSCA is committed towards increasing the representation of marginalised groups in line with its Employment Equity Plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Please note that correspondence and communication will only be conducted with short listed candidates and that the FSCA reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.

Closing Date: 4 August 2023