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Provide expert legal counsel to the bank’s management on a wide range of issues, including regulatory compliance, contractual matters, and dispute resolution.

Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, ensuring alignment with the bank’s strategic objectives.

Liaise with external legal advisors to secure the best legal representation and ensure compliance with evolving legal frameworks.

Ensure full compliance with internal policies, external regulations, and corporate governance best practices.

Guide the Board of Directors on its statutory and regulatory obligations while keeping them informed of legislative updates and governance trends.

Oversee the development and implementation of policies that align with legal and regulatory requirements.

Conduct legal risk assessments and collaborate with relevant departments to mitigate potential risks.

Oversee litigation matters, including reviewing ongoing cases, advising management on legal strategies, and ensuring timely resolution of disputes.

Monitor and evaluate the performance of external legal service providers, ensuring adherence to agreed service levels.

Lead the structuring, negotiation, and drafting of legal agreements, including contracts related to financial transactions, partnerships, and new products.

Ensure all contractual obligations are legally sound, minimizing exposure to risks and liabilities.

Work with Relationship Managers to review security documentation and advise on the bank’s asset recovery strategies.

Convene and facilitate Board meetings, Annual General Meetings (AGMs), and other statutory meetings, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with governance protocols.

Ensure timely distribution of dividend cheques and bonus certificates to shareholders.

Maintain corporate records and ensure regulatory filings are completed accurately and on time.

Manage external counsel engagements, ensuring optimal selection and cost-effective legal representation.

Oversee contractual relationships with service providers such as lawyers, auctioneers, and valuers, conducting regular performance reviews.

Ensure all agreements with correspondent banks and financial institutions are legally compliant and properly documented.

Review and advise management on the legal implications of internal policies and procedures.

Collaborate with department heads to draft policies that comply with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Provide legal insights on emerging laws, cases, and regulations, ensuring proactive compliance.

Lead and develop the legal team, ensuring continuous professional growth through training, mentorship, and performance management.

Establish a high-performance culture within the legal department, fostering collaboration and innovation.

Ensure alignment of the legal team’s objectives with the bank’s overall strategic goals.