Legal Director

Position Summary

Lead the Corporate Legal team, ensuring compliance, managing legal risks, and supporting financial and corporate transactions.

Key Responsibilities Summary

Responsible for overseeing all legal, regulatory, and transactional matters across the organisation, ensuring compliance with financial laws, managing legal risks, and supporting strategic business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic legal advice to senior management and Board

Ensure compliance with financial, banking, and regulatory requirements

Oversee corporate governance and internal legal policies

Lead drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts and financial agreements

Manage legal aspects of M&A, joint ventures, and investment transactions

Oversee regulatory filings, licensing, and authority engagements

Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks

Support finance and compliance teams on regulatory matters

Liaise with external legal counsel and stakeholders

Lead and develop the internal legal team

Control legal budgets and external advisory costs

Qualifications & Experience

LLB + LLM (mandatory)

15–20 years of experience

Minimum 5+ years in a senior leadership role

Experience in legal entity management, corporate finance, M&A, and regulatory compliance

Key Competencies

Strong knowledge of corporate and financial laws

Expertise in banking regulations and compliance

Strong negotiation and drafting skills

Leadership and stakeholder management

Strategic and risk-focused thinking