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, GF

Job ID: 80218720
Location: Walter Carrington Crescent, Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Business Segment: Group Functions

Job Description

• To effectively manage and mitigate the legal risks faced by Group Functions such as IT, Procurement, Human Capital and the Real Estate Teams by providing value added legal advisory services to the business and to implement adequate controls cascading down from the Head BCB & GF.
• To support the Group Functions business in operationalizing and aligning its strategy and contracting process.

Minimum Qualifications

• Type of Qualification: First Degree
• Field of Study: Law

Experience Required:

• 3-5 years corporate legal experience preferably on an in-house legal team, preferably related to technology transactions, Procurement support experience including but not limited to direct and indirect procurement, IT procurement, supplier relationship management, supplier onboarding, and contractual dispute resolution. Experience negotiating directly with opposing counsel regarding contract terms and conditions.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Checking Details
• Interacting with People
• Meeting Timescales
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Legal Advisory & Interpretation
• Court Processes and Procedures
• Legal Compliance
• Legal Research
• Legal Administration

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.