Legal Advisor

Job Purpose:

The Legal Advisor ensures legal compliance with the country's laws and regulations and mitigates risks within the Bank. He/ She provides expert legal counsel and guidance to support the bank in various legal matters and facilitates adherence to regulatory frameworks.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provides timely and accurate legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders, including senior management, business units, and support functions.
• Manages and oversees litigation matters involving the bank, including disputes and claims.
• Provides detailed reports on the status and progress of bank cases, including litigation updates and settlements.
• Drafts, reviews, and negotiates contracts, agreements, and legal documents to protect the bank's interests and ensures compliance with applicable laws.
• Ensures that contractual terms and conditions comply with legal requirements and align with the bank's interests.
• Coordinates with external legal firm and represent the bank's interests in legal proceedings when necessary.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable banking laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Monitors regulatory developments and assesses its impact on the Bank’s operations.
• Identifies legal risks and vulnerabilities within the bank's operations, and implements strategies to minimize and manage potential legal liabilities.
• Reviews internal policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure legal compliance and operational efficiency.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Law from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience in legal firms or Corporates. Experience in the banking or financial services is desired.
• Strong knowledge of banking and financial regulations, compliance, and legal standards.
• Familiarity with Commercial law, Contracts review, risk management, and dispute resolution.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation abilities.
• High ethical standards and a commitment to confidentiality.

Applicants who are meeting the job requirements will be contacted.

** Applications will be accepted until 19-Oct-2025 at 2:00 P.M

Submissions received after this date and time will not be considered **