JOB DETAILS:

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
To Develop, establish, lead, guide and manage the strategy for the Bank to mitigate risks and enable the business to achieve its strategic objectives.

MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide legal advisory to the Bank to ensure compliance with internal and external corporate governance and legal requirements.
• Provide leadership to the Legal Unit and provide effective supervision and training of the department staff.
• Provide Company and associate services to the Board and Shareholders and ensure efficient and effective board management as well as corporate governance.
• Ensure that all departments are supported to minimize legal risks and support implementing appropriate courses of action that have been taken where applicable.
• Review and guide management on legal implications of internal policies and procedures.
• Manage external counsel to ensure the bank receives services in line with agreed terms and service level agreements in place.
• Review all documentation and correspondence between the bank and the company’s employees.
• Manage the performance of all staff in the department and ensure alignment of departmental objectives to the bank strategy.
• Defend and protect the legal interests of the Company’s e. litigation, IP, government affairs and compliance.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Laws degree and a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
• A minimum of seven years’ post-enrolment experience in either active legal practice (Higabon base) in a reputable law firm, as in-house counsel in a financial institution or large reputable institution
• Certificate to practice an a lawyer in a national jurisdiction
• At least six years of experience in a Financial Institution at Management level
• Possession of LISA qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCES

• Particularly with the Banking, Finance and Insurance Laws and Hotel practices in the respective fields
• Good writing, communication and recording skills
• Excellent analytical skills with proven ability to provide support and sound legal advice
• Self-driven with a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to multitask and meet set deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Team player and able to embrace the Bank’s mission and values
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to influence