Purpose Develop, establish, lead, guide and monitor the legal strategy for the bank to mitigate legal risks and enable the business to achieve its revenue and growth objectives. The Head Legal/ company secretary is the principal legal advisor of the bank. He/she is responsible for planning, directing, managing, and controlling all legal matters of the bank.
Additionally, he/she provides company secretarial services to the board and shareholders and ensuring efficient and effective management as well as corporate governance.

Main job responsibilities:
Provide legal services such as advice, representation including liaising with external legal advisors in the provision of these services. Ensure compliance with internal as well as external corporate governance and legal requirements. Provide effective leadership to the Legal Unit and providing effective supervision and training of Unit’s staff. Guide the Board on discharging its responsibilities & keep it abreast of the relevant changes in legislation and governance best practices. Ensure that all members of the Board have full and timely access to information that may be relevant to the proper discharge of their duties. Convening, attending and servicing meetings of the Board of Directors, annual general meetings (AGM) meetings (producing agendas, taking minutes), and all board correspondence. Carry out regular reviews of the performance of external service providers (lawyers, auctioneers, and valuers) and advice Management on the recommended service providers.
Review various types of security documentation and advice Management on the issues concerning the banks’ ability to recover and mode of recovery. Convening and servicing meetings of the Board of Directors, annual general meetings (AGM)/meetings (producing agendas, taking minutes) Negotiate, review and draft documentation for any lending the Bank is entering into and prepare and advise on the necessary checklist to be adopted to ensure information is submitted on time.

Minimum qualifications and skills
Bachelor of Laws degree and a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. A minimum of four years’ post-enrolment experience in either active legal practice (litigation bias) in a reputable law firm, as in-house counsel in a financial institution or large reputable institution Qualification to practice as a lawyer in a national jurisdiction is required. Legal experience in international, administrative and/ or employment law is desirable. Experience at the international level, preferably in an international public organization, is desirable. Familiarity with the Banking, Finance and Insurance Laws and best practices in the respective fields will be an added advantage Good team player, who pays special attention to detail and is able to embrace the Bank’s mission and values Demonstrates discretion and sound indament in
Demonstrates discretion and sound judgment in applying legal expertise to sensitive, complex legal and administrative issues. Ability to influence others to reach agreement, Leadership skills and professionalism