Legal Advisor (Prescient Fund Services)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Legal Advisory (Core Focus)

• Provide day-to-day legal support to the Prescient Fund Services business, including:
• Management company
• Fund administration
• Platform-related services
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and client-facing agreements, including:
• Investment management and mandate agreements
• Fund and administration agreements
• Service level agreements and third-party contracts
• Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice on operational and client-related matters.
• Support legal aspects of fund structures, including onboarding of new mandates and product structures.
• Assist with contract lifecycle management, including maintaining contract registers and tracking key obligations.
• Liaise with and manage input from external legal advisors, where required.

Regulatory & Fund Services Advisory

• Provide guidance on financial services legislation applicable to PFS, including:
• CISCA
• FAIS
• Companies Act
• FSR Act
• POPIA / data governance
• Assist in interpreting and applying regulatory requirements within a fund services and management company environment.
• Monitor and communicate regulatory developments relevant to PFS operations.
• Support the review and alignment of internal policies, procedures, and frameworks with regulatory requirements.
• Assist business stakeholders with regulatory queries related to fund operations and client mandates.

Governance & Risk Support

• Support the Head of Governance in:
• Implementation and maintenance of governance frameworks within PFS entities.
• Management of the policy register and legal compliance documentation.
• Assist with identifying and managing legal and regulatory risks within the PFS environment.
• Contribute to risk mitigation initiatives, including implementation of control measures.
• Support governance-related reporting and escalation of key risks and issues.
• Assist with internal audit and risk-related processes where required.

Operational & Team Support

• Work closely with business teams to ensure legal considerations are embedded in operational processes.
• Assist in managing the CIS application process with investment managers and the regulator.
• Support the effective use and adoption of legal and governance systems and digital platforms.
• Assist in preparing board packs, governance documentation, and reports.
• Contribute to training and awareness initiatives on legal and regulatory topics within the PFS business.
• Build strong and effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and key service providers.

General Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, timely legal support to stakeholders across Prescient Fund Services.
• Manage and prioritise legal queries effectively, ensuring strong follow-through.
• Contribute to projects, product developments, and new initiatives within the PFS business.
• Proactively identify and escalate legal and regulatory risks.
• Provide regular updates to the Head of Governance on key matters and activities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Admitted Attorney (essential)