Stanbic IBTC Bank is a leading African banking group focused on emerging markets globally. It has been a mainstay of South Africa’s financial system for 150 years, and now spans 16 countries across the African continent.

Standard Bank is a firm believer in technical innovation, to help us guarantee exceptional client service and leading edge financial solutions. Our growing global success reflects our commitment to the latest solutions, the best people, and a uniquely flexible and vibrant working culture. To help us drive our success into the future, we are looking for resourceful individuals to join our dedicated team at our offices.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Advisor, Legal, Dispute Resolution

Job ID: 80373753
Location: Walter Carrington Crescent, Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Business Segment: Group Functions

Job Description

•  To work directly with the Dispute Resolution Team to fulfil their role of managing the litigation portfolio of the HoldCo and other subsidiaries.
• In addition to this, the incumbent is expected to ensure that support the legal risk management function for the HoldCo and other subsidiaries.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors-in-Law from a university as well as the Nigerian Law School required. Proof of payment of the annual lawyer’s practicing fee required.

Minimum Experience
Dispute Resolution:

• 4 – 8 years in the Legal Services Department of a financial institution or a reputable law firm.
• Proven experience in dispute resolution and the provision of legal advice, drafting, vetting, review, dissemination and/or negotiation, with at least 5 years’ experience within the legal and/or financial sectors. Identification and mitigation of legal risk.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Documenting Facts
• Establishing Rapport
• Resolving Conflict
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Litigation Practice
• Dispute Resolution
• Financial Industry Regulatory Framework

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.