# Senior Manager - Legal and Centralised Securities > Access Bank PLC · Sandton, South Africa · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-02 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** General ## Description Develop and implement the department’s strategy aligned with organizational objectives. Provide leadership and guidance to legal and securities teams, fostering a culture of compliance, excellence, and continuous improvement. Advise executive management on legal risks, regulatory changes, and strategic initiatives. ## Requirements **LEGAL STRATEGY:** - Ensure that strategic business initiatives (e.g., the acquisition of a new business) comply with legislation and the relevant application, regulatory & legislated processes are followed regarding such acquisitions - Conduct research to determine: 1. Proposed legislation/regulations 2. Amendments to current legislation/regulations 3. Trends in the industry 4. Trends in international legislation/regulations pertaining to the industry 5. Trends related to the Legal Business area 6. The impact on other areas - Make innovative recommendations on future professional Legal practices. **POLICIES, PROCESSES & PROCEDURES & LEGAL AND SECURITIES FRAMEWORKS:** - Oversee & monitor the development of Legal policies based on the strategy & submit to role players for input, finalise for adoption in terms of company procedures & manage the implementation and enforcement of the policies and processes. - Maintain the relevance of policies and procedures to Access Bank SA changing business needs - Ensure all Legal policies & processes are in line with relevant local statutory requirements and update of policies in line with audit requirements & findings to mitigate risks - Service Delivery to Business units aligned to agreed service level agreements - Champion Legal Support function aimed at enabling Access Bank SA’s vision, thereby delivering the business strategy & underlying tactical plans - Manage communication plans & approaches to educate the business regarding the Legal and Securities Service Delivery model & approach - Standardisation of reporting to on legal and securities matters - Standardisation of legal documents for use in lending / origination in order to improve efficiencies - Provide legal advice on all corporate, commercial, company & property related issues internally & externally at a senior level as required - Provision of advice on legal & governance matters before & during meetings as appropriate to Management meetings and sub Exco committee. **LEGAL ADVISORY AND ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT:** - Offer legal counsel on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters. - Review and approve legal documentation for complex transactions if not outsourced to legal services provider - Manage & mitigate Legal and Securities risks & maintains a detailed & defined risk register for the Division. **SECURITIES MANAGEMENT & LEGAL REFERENCE FRAMEWORK:** - Establish, update & maintain legal & securities register - Oversee the drafting, review, and perfection of security documents (e.g., mortgage bonds, notarial bonds, cessions, guarantees). - Ensure timely registration and cancellation of securities with relevant authorities. - Maintain accurate records and tracking systems for all securities-related activities. - Ensure all securities are perfected prior to disbursement unless approval was granted for an early pay out - Sign off on all early pay out disbursements to ensure the criteria was met - Liaise with external attorneys, legal service provider and regulatory bodies to ensure proper execution of security-related processes. - Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and operational risks related to securities and lending. - Ensure adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. - Conduct periodic audits and reviews of securities processes. **RESOURCE AND RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:** - Establish & maintain contractual relationships & monitor & evaluate compliance to contractual agreements - Draft loan agreements, cessions & suretyships for complex deals. - Provide advice on legal & contractual documentation - Implement quality assurance guidelines on contracts, tenders & other legal documents between Access Bank & third parties - Partake in negotiations between Access Bank & third parties - Accept responsibility for providing legal, contractual & regulatory advice to the various divisions of Access Bank - Review contracts, tenders & other legal documents for the execution of Investment Contracts between Access Bank & clients. - Provide legal support to Human Capital cases relating to the business of Access Bank. - Maintain & promote relevant relationships to support Legal processes & approaches for Access Bank - Establish strategic alliances with strategic partners identified to provide critical aspects of Legal requirements - Stay up to date with legal initiatives & developments & further strengthen the relationship to assess further business opportunities to promote long term mutually beneficial relationships. **External Legal Services Oversigh**t - Act as the primary liaison between the organization and external legal service providers. - Define scope of work, service level agreements (SLAs), and performance metrics for external providers. - Review and approve advice, opinions, and documentation prepared by external counsel to ensure alignment with organizational standards and regulatory requirements. - Monitor compliance with contractual obligations and manage escalation of issues. - Conduct periodic performance reviews and audits of external provide - Establish and enforce quality standards for outsourced legal work. - Ensure timely delivery of services and accuracy of legal documentation. - Implement risk controls to mitigate dependency risks on external providers - Facilitate knowledge sharing between external providers and internal teams. - Maintain institutional knowledge by ensuring proper documentation and archiving of outsourced work **PERFORMANCE AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT:** **Performance Management:** - Analyse the business plan to determine applicable deliverables & targets - Compile Performance Management documentation in collaboration with the staff member in terms of: - Job Profile requirements - Key Performance Areas - Personal Development Plan - Conduct performance reviews in accordance with policies & procedures, taking corrective actions where necessary. - Provide coaching & feedback to employees on how to improve& sustain their performance - Ensure that Divisional objectives & Company objectives are cascaded throughout division **Capacity Planning and People Management:** - Minimize staff turnover - Lead team in such a manner as to foster innovation & technological excellence - Demonstrate behavior aligned to Access Bank’s corporate values - Equitable distribution of responsibilities& accountabilities & plan appropriate human capacity & full utilisation for projects under management. **Financial Management:** - Manage expenditure & ensure no fruitless expenditure. - Adhere to financial guideline s& thus ensure proper control over expenditure. - Pursue divisional targets & manage the financial health & stability of division. **ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:** - Tertiary qualification, LLB or LLM equivalent - Admission as an attorney or advocate preferred **WORK EXPERIENCE:** - Minimum 10 years in legal practice or corporate legal environment, with at least 5 years in a leadership role or proven ability to lead teams. - Experience in deal structuring (both credit and investment) - Strong experience in banking/financial services law and securities documentation preferred. - Vendor Management experience preferable. **SKILLS/SPECIALIZED KNOW HOW:** - Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart information to a range of stakeholders. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders in a diverse community. - Ability to develop and deliver presentations. - Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. - Ability to foster a cooperative work environment. - Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments. - Employee development and performance management skills. - Knowledge of applicable legislation, standards, policies and procedures within specialty area. - Strategic thinking and decision-making. - Attention to detail and accuracy. - Ability to manage complex transactions under pressure. _**All appointments will be made in line with Access Bank’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals living with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.**_ ## Benefits - Medical Aid - Pension Fund - Work From Home - Training & Development ## Apply [Apply at Access Bank PLC](https://apply.workable.com/access-bank/j/15CDF2F14C/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)