• 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.

• 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 • 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

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