• Postgraduate Degree in Law from a recognised institution.
• Admission to practice law and possession of relevant professional legal qualifications.
• At least 15 years Post Qualification Experience (PQE) with more than 10 years’ experience managing legal risk, providing legal advisory services and leading complex legal negotiations within the financial services sector.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a senior legal leadership, legal counsel or legal management role, with exposure to wholesale and corporate transactions.
• Demonstrated experience in developing legal strategy, leading legal teams and managing legal risk within a highly regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial services legislation, regulatory frameworks and corporate legal practices.
• Must meet the “fit and proper” criteria as defined by regulatory standards applicable to executive managers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and implement the Country Legal Strategy in alignment with Group Legal standards and the broader business strategy.
• Provide expert legal advice to Executive Management, governance forums and business leaders on complex, high-value and strategic matters.
• Oversee the management of legal, regulatory and reputational risks, ensuring that risks are appropriately identified, assessed and mitigated.
• Provide legal oversight and guidance on strategic transactions, including complex and cross-border transactions across business areas.
• Lead the drafting, review, negotiation and interpretation of legal agreements, policies and other legal documentation.
• Manage litigation, disputes and external legal counsel to ensure effective representation and protection of the Bank’s interests.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, industry bodies, external legal practitioners and other key stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation and the adoption of legal technology to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the Legal function.
• Lead, develop and mentor a high-performing Legal team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration and accountability.
• Provide oversight of legal budgets, external legal spend and related governance requirements.