Head Corporate Counsel

South Africa - Namibia, South Africa

Job Description


Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Regular/Routine:
  • Reviewing documents for credit facility drawdown, ensuring the Bank's interests are safeguarded.
  • Preparation, review, analysis, and negotiation of legal, credit, and security documents.
  • Acting as a liaison with external counsel.
  • Perfecting and protecting the Bank's interests in securities and owned properties.
  • Providing transactional and general support to the Investment Banking Division.
  • Offering legal support for credit facility recovery within the Bank's Remedial Asset Group.
  • Providing advisory services to various Bank units and sections.
  • Periodic Responsibilities:
  • Conducting performance assessments of external counsels.
  • Conducting Annual Quality Assurance Reviews of the Bank's facility and security documentation.
  • Special and Other Duties:
  • Undertaking any other duties as assigned or deemed necessary.
Work Guide & References:
  • Total Banks SOPs
  • Credit Policy Guide
  • Banking Act
  • Regulatory bodies guidelines, directives
  • AML
Qualification and Experience Required:
  • Minimum Education: A good first degree in Law and BL.
  • Minimum Experience: Minimum of 12 years post-qualification experience in Legal within the Financial Services Industry, with at least 10 years in the Banking Sector and 5 years at a senior management level.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of banking operations (international & domestic)
  • Legal financial planning
  • Policy development and management capabilities
  • Legal documentation
  • Litigation expertise
  • Regulatory knowledge
  • Corporate governance understanding
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Banking and financial industry knowledge
  • Understanding of Financial Regulations (Domestic & International)
  • Knowledge of Risk Management and Financial Standards (Domestic & International)
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1316738
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    South Africa - Namibia, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned