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: Legal Advisor, Business & Commercial Clients (BCC) and Corporate Functions

Job ID: 80410134_80389569
Location: Walter Carrington Crescent, Lagos
Business Segment: Group Functions
Job Type: Full-time

Job Description

• To effectively manage and mitigate the legal risks faced by the BCC business by providing value-added legal advisory services to the business and implementing adequate controls.
• To support the BCC business in operationalizing and aligning its strategy and contracting process.

Qualifications

• LLB Law Degree
• Minimum of four (4) years post-qualification experience
• Comprehensive understanding of the legal environment and the application thereof in the business processes of the banking industry. An understanding of
• the regulatory environment within the Banking industry. Comprehensive knowledge of legislation and SBSA’s risk and compliance universe. Knowledge of the full spectrum of bank products and services.
• Good understanding and application of Operational Risk, Credit Risk and Legal risk and /or Risk Management and Basel 2
• Understanding branch network and the interface between frontline service, responsive sales, and support functions. Good understanding of banking procedures and systems and Personal and Business Banking operations.
• Good knowledge of transaction processes relevant to products and services offered to customers.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Making Decisions
• Resolving Conflicts
• Establishing Rapport
• Upholding Standards
• Producing Outputs

Technical Competencies:

• Legal Advisory and Interpretation
• Dispute Resolution
• Court Processes and Procedures
• Legal Administration
• Legal Compliance and Research.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.