Legal Advisor, Litigation and Group Functions at Standard Bank Group

Job Description

The purpose of this role will be:- 

To identify and evaluate the legal risks to which the Bank is exposed, to draw them to the attention of the various units which they affect and give counsel to the various stakeholders who must make a decision on the best approach for the Bank to take in addressing and dealing with the issues raised. To provide legal advisory services to the Bank and deliver professional services to stakeholders based on sound legal principles which support the minimising of legal risks to the bank. To ensure adherence to any other relevant laws and regulations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Type of Qualification: First Degree
• Field of Study: Legal

Other Minimum Qualifications, certifications or professional memberships

• Post Graduate Diploma Kenya School of Law.
• Admitted advocate of the High Court in Kenya.

Experience Required
Macro Generic

• Legal
• Minimum 6 years
• Proven experience in case planning, development and management, legal research, drafting and analysing legal documents, with at least 3 years within the legal and/or financial sectors.

Additional Information

Behavioral Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Checking Details
• Documenting Facts
• Establishing Rapport
• Examining Information

Technical Competencies:

• Contract Management
• Financial Industry Regulatory Framework
• Legal Advisory & Interpretation
• Legal Drafting
• Legal Knowledge