Position Code: 5.2851 Job Group: Professional – Individual Contributor Direct Supervisor: Head of Operational Legal Services and Corporate Governance Department Number of Subordinates: 0
Job Purpose
Responsible for providing legal services and support in corporate governance, legal compliance, and operational matters; (ii) reviewing and developing internal regulations; and (iii) performing other duties as assigned by the Head of Department.
Key Responsibilities
Legal Advisory on Corporate Governance (20%)
Provide specialized legal advice on corporate governance activities.
Review and monitor governance-related reports.
Support the Board of Directors (BOD) in activities such as providing legal opinions, preparing BOD proposals, and organizing General Shareholders’ Meetings.
Monitor compliance with information disclosure requirements.
Support and execute procedures related to banking licenses and operational approvals.
Draft and advise on powers of attorney for the BOD and the CEO.
Legal Advisory on Regulatory Compliance (20%)
Provide legal advice on compliance matters.
Review and monitor compliance-related reports.
Update and communicate new legal and regulatory changes affecting banking operations.
Legal Advisory on Operations (20%)
Provide specialized legal advice on operational activities.
Review and negotiate high-value or complex operational contracts that have significant impact on the bank.
Review of Internal Regulations (20%)
Review internal regulations related to operations and governance to ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.
Development of Internal Regulations (20%)
Draft and update internal regulations under the department’s responsibility.
Conduct internal training sessions on newly developed or revised regulations.
Other Duties
Perform other legal tasks as assigned by the Head of Department.
Qualifications and Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Law.
Minimum of:
Over 5 years of experience (for Expert level);
5 years (for Senior Specialist);
3 years (for Principal Officer);
1 year (for Officer) in legal or banking operations.
Strong knowledge of corporate governance, non-business banking operations, compliance frameworks, and relevant laws and regulations.
Proficient in MS Office applications.
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and planning skills.
Good command of English for professional communication.
