Legal Advisor

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.

Essential

Preferred Experience

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