Legal Counsel

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Implement departmental policies, processes, and procedures to ensure consistent and controlled legal operations.
• Draft and manage legal documentation including letters, meeting minutes, memos, charts, tables, and graphs to support litigation and investigation activities.
• Provide effective legal support to internal client groups to facilitate timely closure of transactions.
• Execute day-to-day legal operations in compliance with established standards and procedures.
• Monitor and manage legal costs within the approved budget.
• Maintain and develop legal MIS by documenting legal interventions and defended matters.
• Assist in the development and periodic updating of legal manuals and procedures relevant to the Retail Banking group.
• Conduct research on legal records and precedents to ensure timely availability of relevant data.
• Stay updated on legislative changes and developments in the legal and banking sectors, and communicate key updates to senior team members.
• Ensure proper storage and easy retrieval of all legal documents.
• Secondary Responsibilities
• Regularly review legal journals and court circulars to identify and share relevant updates with senior colleagues.
• Recommend process and policy improvements across the Banking business to enhance operational efficiency and customer service quality.
• Stay informed about global legal trends and competitor strategies in key markets.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) is mandatory.
• A Master’s degree in Law (LLM) or related field is preferred.
• Experience
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in legal roles within the banking or financial services industry.
• Proven track record in handling litigation, legal documentation, and regulatory compliance.