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 DescriptionTo 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.
QualificationsType 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.
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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