Jonathan Tabane
Pretoria
Summary
Commercially astute Legal Advisor with 6 years’ experience in financial services, specialising in financial products, regulatory interpretation, contract drafting and compliance risk mitigation. Proven record advising leadership across retirement funds, wealth products, risk policies and investment platforms. Experienced in embedding conduct risk frameworks, supporting product development, managing litigation/complaints and translating complex legislation into actionable guidance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Advisor
Old Mutual
Pretoria/Cape Town
2022.06 - Current
- Provided expert legal advice on OM Wealth, SA Retirement Fund, Greenlight, LISPs, CIS, and tax-free investments.
- Interpreted regulatory developments and translated them into actionable business requirements.
- Managed internal and external complaints and litigation, ensuring timely resolutions and fair outcomes.
- Collaborated with Compliance on new project queries to design legal risk controls and action plans.
- Drafted and negotiated commercial agreements, including SLAs, NDAs, and binder agreements.
- Facilitated Legal Flash Notes by identifying sector trends and compiling guidance for conduct risk framework implementation.
- Supported product and legal due diligence for retirement and wealth offerings, aligning disclosures to PPR/FAIS.
- Standardized responses to complaints, enhancing governance through improved evidence packs.
Legal Associate
Exigent
Cape Town
2022.03 - 2022.06
- Provided regulatory consulting and legal support to Legal & Technology teams.
- Applied legal project‑management methods and reporting tools to large due‑diligence projects.
- Prepared commercial/corporate contracts and provided daily legal support to business units.
Legal Assistant (Rotation)
Momentum Investments
2021.08 - 2022.03
- Conducted legal research on issues affecting FSPs; drafted legal updates.
- Drafted broker, master and intermediary agreements and terms documents.
- Implemented/maintained Compliance Risk Management & Monitoring Plans (CRMP).
- Supported onboarding projects; contributed to PFA/FST responses.
Legal & Compliance Officer
TBFS
Johannesburg
2021.07 - 2021.08
- Managed regulatory compliance for Hollard, Guardrisk and SABC portfolios.
- Maintained risk registers and confidential legal documents (intermediary, binder, distribution agreements).
- Assessed claims and prepared ex‑gratia submissions; contributed to policy wording changes.
Legal Assistant (Rotation)
Momentum Metropolitan Holdings (Head Office)
2020.08 - 2021.07
- Helped prevent/manage legal & regulatory risks across Momentum, Metropolitan and Guardrisk.
- Reduced reliance on external counsel by representing the company in appropriate forums.
- Drafted legal opinions, contracts and internal policies aligned with regulatory requirements.
- Supported litigation preparation: research, drafting and filing of pleadings.
Legal/Admin Support (Rotation)
Momentum Financial Planning
2020.05 - 2021.01
- Maintained CPD compliance for advisors; managed Fit & Proper mailbox workflows.
- Vetted representatives on FSCA and authorised registrations enabling product‑specific training.
- Organised file systems and documentation within MDS Fit & Proper mailbox.
Business/Legal Support (Rotation)
Momentum Intermediary Solutions (Head Office)
2020.02 - 2020.08
- Supported Momentum Consult Financial Planning & Advice Strategy in line with FAIS.
- Provided research for advisors; prepared client‑facing and compliance documentation.
- Conducted quality assurance; prepared Financial Needs Analyses and reviews under supervision.
Legal Collections Consultant
Shrives Attorneys
Pretoria
2017.01 - 2017.06
- Ensured collection processes complied with the National Credit Act.
- Implemented collection campaigns to increase recoveries and active portfolio.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Financial Planning
University of the Free State
free state2026
LLB -
University of South Africa
12.2019
Higher Certificate - Business Practice & Principles
Varsity College IIE
12.2012
Skills
- Business‑aligned legal advice
- Product legal exposure
- Contract lifecycle capability
- Regulatory change implementation
- Complaints & disputes management
- Stakeholder communication
- FAIS
- FICA
- LTIA
- CISCA
- PPR
- POPIA
- Companies Act
- Pension Funds Act
- Consumer Protection Act
- Contract Drafting & Negotiation
- Conduct Risk & Governance
- Complaints & Litigation Management
- Product Legal Support
- Legal Research & Advisory
- Project Advisory & Implementation
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Report Writing & Documentation
Languages
English
Setswana
Sesotho
isiXhosa
Sepedi
isiZulu
isiNdebele
Custom Section
- Employment Equity Forum Member (Momentum) – analysis, plan development, reporting, communication and monitoring
- Compliance Risk Management Plan Committee
- Employee Relations Committee (Momentum)
- Commercial Matters & Contracts Virtual Team
- M&A Virtual Team
- Employee Recognition Team (Old Mutual)
Accomplishments
- Worked directly with senior leadership and various committees to provide inputs on the implementation of the Two-Pot Retirement System.
References
Available upon request (POPIA consent secured).
Timeline
Legal Advisor
Old Mutual
2022.06 - Current
Legal Associate
Exigent
2022.03 - 2022.06
Legal Assistant (Rotation)
Momentum Investments
2021.08 - 2022.03
Legal & Compliance Officer
TBFS
2021.07 - 2021.08
Legal Assistant (Rotation)
Momentum Metropolitan Holdings (Head Office)
2020.08 - 2021.07
Legal/Admin Support (Rotation)
Momentum Financial Planning
2020.05 - 2021.01
Business/Legal Support (Rotation)
Momentum Intermediary Solutions (Head Office)
2020.02 - 2020.08
Legal Collections Consultant
Shrives Attorneys
2017.01 - 2017.06
Postgraduate Diploma - Financial Planning
University of the Free State
LLB -
University of South Africa
Higher Certificate - Business Practice & Principles
Varsity College IIE