Legal Advisor

Nedbank -
Johannesburg, Gauteng

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Job Details

4 days ago

Full Job Description

Job Classification

Legal Advisor -146683

Closing date - 15 July 2026

Job Family

Risk, Audit and Compliance

Career Stream

Legal

Leadership Pipeline

Manage Self: Professional

Job Purpose

To provide proactive legal advisory, transaction support, and legal risk management services to Nedbank's Group Technology business. The role supports the delivery of technology, digital transformation, cloud, outsourcing, data privacy, cyber, and innovation initiatives while ensuring compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements

Job Responsibilities

Technology Contracting

Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of technology-related agreements, including:

Software licensing agreements
SaaS, PaaS and IaaS cloud agreements
Technology outsourcing agreements
IT support and maintenance agreements
Professional services and consulting agreements
Software development and implementation agreements
Data processing agreements
Telecommunications and managed services agreements
AI and emerging technology-related agreements

Legal Advisory

Provide practical legal advice on technology, digital, cyber, privacy, data protection, intellectual property, and regulatory matters.
Support business stakeholders in identifying and mitigating legal and commercial risks associated with technology initiatives.
Assist project teams throughout the contract lifecycle from procurement through implementation and operational delivery.
Advise on legal implications of cloud adoption, data hosting, cross-border data transfers, and digital platform engagements.

Risk Management & Governance

Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
Support adherence to applicable banking, privacy, technology, outsourcing, and governance requirements.
Assist with development of contract standards, legal playbooks, and guidance documents.
Contribute to continuous improvement of legal processes and contracting efficiencies.

Stakeholder Engagement

Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across Technology, Security, Procurement, Risk, Compliance, and Vendor Management.
Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to achieve commercial and strategic objectives.

Preferred Experience

Essential

Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating technology agreements.
Exposure to cloud, digital, software licensing, outsourcing, and technology procurement transactions.
Understanding of data protection and privacy laws, including POPIA principles.
Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Strong written communication and contract drafting skills.
Ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice.

Advantageous

Experience within:

Financial services
Banking
Telecommunications
Technology companies
Commercial law firms with technology practices

Exposure to:

Cross-border transactions
Cybersecurity legal matters
Artificial Intelligence governance
Intellectual property matters
Technology regulatory frameworks

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa (preferred)

Minimum Experience Level

3–5 years post-qualification experience.
At least 2–3 years' experience advising on technology, digital, privacy, or commercial contracting matters.
Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating technology agreements.
Experience managing legal matters independently with appropriate supervision.

Technical / Professional Knowledge

Business principles
Business writing
Governance, Risk and Controls
Nedbank culture and values
Nedbank policies and procedures
Nedbank vision and strategy
Relevant regulatory knowledge
Relevant software and systems knowledge
Stakeholder management
Management information and reporting principles, tools and mechanisms

Behavioural Competencies

Communication
Decision Making
Managing Work
Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
Continuous Learning
Innovation

Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566

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