Proven legal prowess and engagement at all levels across the business in industry leading financial services companies. Dynamic thinker with an excellent understanding of the financial services industry. Thought leader and excellent mentor to staff.A Senior level legal professional experienced as Senior Legal Counsel, Head of Legal and Chief Legal Adviser in leading financial services companies for 7 years (combined experience). Highly analytical and dynamic decision-maker with extensive depth of knowledge of the financial services industry since 2005. Ability to strategically influence the direction of the business. Ability to analyse and seek solutions at macro and micro levels depending on the level of engagement required. A self-starter with multiple levels of achievement and recognized ability to motivate, lead and educate teams of people. Primarily South African financial services context while also experienced in various cross-border projects. A Board Member of three Retirement Funds from February 2011 to January 2016.Designed and developed a new integrated online platform to help domestic household and SMME employers manage their employment, client and selected regulatory relationships with ease, convenience and control.