Standard Bank Legal Graduate Programme

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Join the Standard Bank Communities of Expertise & SA Legal Graduate Programme commencing February 2027! Our Legal team is so much more than what you would normally expect from a Legal function. As guardians of our organisation's financial resources, our technical expertise ensures efficient use of the scarcest resources.  We understand the complex structure of our organisation, our products and the markets in which we operate enabling us to implement robust controls that benefit our shareholders, clients, regulators and partners.  We collaborate closely with business to advise on opportunities and threats. We are a hub for innovation; heavily invested in new ways of working and data science.

What We Are Looking For:

We are seeking individuals who bring something different. We encourage our people to express their individuality and apply their unique skillset to help drive our organisation forward. You’ll get exposure and insight into the inner workings of a major financial institution and play an important role from day one. Your experience will be practical, relevant and valuable.  

If you are self-motivated and curious about the world around you, able to adapt in an ever-changing environment, motivated by solving complex problems, an excellent communicator with a genuine passion for finance and financial markets, enjoy working collaboratively in a team and are committed to excellence and delivery, then our Legal Graduate Programme may be for you.

• Admitted as an attorney in South Africa

Minimum Requirements:

• South African Citizen who is not more than 30 years of age
• Admitted as an attorney in South Africa
• No more than two years work experience post admission
• Minimum of 65% average over all years of study

Key skills and characteristics:

• Positive attitude and self-confident
• Curiosity and willingness to learn
• Working independently and collaboratively with others
• Good commercial drafting skills and a keen interest in banking and finance
• Attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication skills
• Commitment to excellence and punctual delivery
• Ability to collate and analyse information from various sources
• Ability to plan and co-ordinate the execution of instructions
• Creative problem solving and considered decision making

Programme duration: 18 months

Don’t delay, apply today! Join the innovative Communities of Expertise & SA Legal team at Standard Bank and embark on a journey where your unique skills and perspectives will make a real impact.

Closing date for applications: 09 October 2026