STANBIC BANK
Company Description
Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.
Job Description
To be directly responsible for the management of the litigation function in the Bank, handling potential litigation issues as well as providing leadership to other team members to ensure proactive legal risk management for the Bank. To provide an effective dispute resolution service to the legal entity and engage in complex litigation/dispute resolution in order to protect or defend the interests of the legal entity; in accordance with the legal entity mandate and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree
Field of Study: Legal
Experience Required:
Dispute Resolution
10 years post qualification experience as a lawyer with significant exposure to commercial contracts Legal including 5 years
in-house commercial litigation experience in a large commercial bank or financial institution
litigation experience at a reputable law firm with significant exposure to commercial disputes
8-10 years proven experience in the provision of guidance and insight pertaining to the drafting, vetting, review, dissemination and/or negotiation of legal documentation and processes of a complex nature. Identification and mitigation of legal risks.
At least 8 years’ experience within the legal/financial sector.
At least 5 years’ people management experience in a dispute resolution role.
Preference given to:
Experience at Head of Litigation or Assistant Head of Litigation level in a large commercial bank or financial institution
Professional qualification/certification in mediation or arbitration would be an added advantage
Key Responsibilities:
Litigation
Managing the litigation portfolio of the Bank/Group
Providing leadership for the members of the Dispute Resolution Team
Preparing legal reports for the Board and other governance committees
Performing legal advisory functions to various departments and relevant committees
Collaborating with external counsel and other stakeholders to ensure effective management of the litigation portfolio of the Bank/Group
Non-Financial Risk (Legal Risk) Management, as designated by the Head of Legal
Managing Clients complaints referred to the Legal Department on matters which could lead to litigation.
Reporting
Preparing periodic reports to the Board and other governance committees & relevant Stakeholders of the Bank as and when due
Review and draft legal reports/correspondence that may be necessary to keep all appropriate teams and stakeholders updated, using expert knowledge of area of dispute and legal insight.
Additional Information
Behavioural Competencies:
Taking Action
Upholding Standards
Resolving Conflict
Establishing Rapport
Conveying Self Confidence
Examining Information
Providing Insights
Technical Competencies:
Litigation practice
Dispute Resolution
Financial Industry Regulatory Framework
Legal Advisory & Interpretation
Legal Compliance
Legal Drafting
Legal Knowledge
Legal Records Management
