The Board of a financial institution with very high growth prospects seeks the services of an experienced lawyer with an exceptional track record in company law and regulatory compliance

Job Title: Head of Legal / Board Secretary

Job Summary

• The role constitutes the Chief Legal Advisor of the company supervising and managing the operations of the legal department and board secretariat

Job Accountabilities

• Advises the board of directors on all legal matters

• Represents the company in court and other such fora

• Ensures all legal requirements for facilities granted by the company are complied with

• Gives legal opinion to management and other departments

• Drafting and reviewing contracts, agreements, etc for both management and board consideration

• Assists other departments including portfolio management and recoveries in loan recovery efforts against defaulting customers<...