DATE REVIEWED: June 2026

HOURS OF WORK: 8 hours per day

JOB TITLE: Banking & Finance Attorney

SHIFTS/OVERTIME: To be confirmed

DEPARTMENT: Banking & Finance

REPORTING TO: Partner / Senior Legal Counsel

EMPLOYER TYPE: International legal services firm

LOCATION: Remote (Work from Home)

OVERVIEW OF ROLE
Our client, an international legal services firm, is seeking an experienced Banking and Finance Attorney to join
their growing team on a fully remote basis. This is a unique opportunity to work on sophisticated international
banking and finance transactions while being part of a world-class legal team — all from the flexibility of a
remote working environment.
The successful candidate will have solid experience in banking and finance law, exceptional drafting skills, and the self-discipline to work independently and manage a varied, high-value workload across multiple concurrent
matters.Our client, a well-established commercial law firm based in Johannesburg, is seeking a commercially astute
attorney to join their dynamic legal team. The successful candidate will advise clients across a broad range of
corporate and commercial matters, providing high-quality legal support in a fast-paced and intellectually
stimulating environment.
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in corporate and commercial law, excellent drafting skills, and
the ability to manage complex transactions from inception to completion. This is an excellent opportunity for a
driven attorney to advance their career within a reputable and client-focused firm.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The candidate’s responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
• Advising lenders, borrowers, and financial institutions on complex banking and finance transactions
• Drafting and negotiating facility agreements, security documents, and ancillary finance documentation
• Advising on structured finance, project finance, and debt capital markets transactions
• Conducting thorough legal due diligence on finance transactions
• Providing regulatory advice on financial services legislation across relevant jurisdictions
• Liaising with international clients, counterparties, and legal advisors across multiple jurisdictions
• Monitoring and communicating developments in banking regulation and international finance law
• Managing multiple concurrent transactions and consistently delivering high-quality work within tight
deadlines

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• LLB degree
• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa (or equivalent international qualification)
• Minimum 4–7 years’ post-admission experience in banking and finance law
• Experience in a law firm or in-house environment with banking and finance transaction exposure
• Excellent command of English (written and verbal)
• Reliable home office setup with strong, stable internet connectivity

SKILLS REQUIRED
• Deep understanding of banking and finance law, including LMA documentation standards
• Strong drafting and commercial negotiation skills
• Cross-border and multi-jurisdictional transaction experience is advantageous
• Excellent client communication and relationship management skills
• Strong ability to work independently and manage own caseload in a remote setting
• Outstanding time management and organisational skills

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Self-disciplined and highly self-motivated
• Professional and confident communicator in a virtual and international setting
• Adaptable and comfortable working within an international team
• Collaborative and team-oriented despite a remote working environment
• High standard of integrity and commitment to client confidentiality
• Tech-savvy and proficient with digital collaboration and communication tools