Description détaillée du poste

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure timely management of litigation cases involving the bank, including litigation cases against the bank, those initiated by the Bank and debt recovery cases handled by Legal department.
• Issue written instructions to external lawyers on each case under the supervision of the Head Legal Services and Company Secretary.
• Review and provide relevant support documents and files required for each case.
• Attend court hearings and due diligences on behalf of the bank in collaboration with designated external lawyers and submit reports on the same.
• Ensure adequate management and processing of lawyers’ fees/court fees.
• Recommend strategies on management of legal cases and out-of-court settlements where appropriate.
• Follow up with the Commercial Court and Land Registry on auctioning processes.
• Liaise with Branch Managers and Head Office Units on all matters requiring legal advises to mitigate legal and reputational risks. 
• Conduct regular review of Bank’s legal documentation, contracts and correspondences of the Bank to ensure compliance with laws and regulations in order to mitigate litigation risks.
• Conduct regular performance reviews for external lawyers.
• Ensure customer complaints resolution.

THE PERSON 

 For the above position, the successful applicant should have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law;
• Possession of a master degree is added advantage;
• Professional Qualification/Certification related to Law is added advantage;
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in banking and 2 years’ experience in handling general legal matters as judge or lawyer;
• High level of Integrity & Professionalism;
• Effective business writing and professional communication skills.
• Ability to work closely with the business units whilst retaining independence;
• Excellent analytical and problem solving;
• Demonstrate ability to cope with a changing environment;
• Have a strong attention to detail;
• Ability to work at a fast pace;
• Have methodical approach to prioritize and organize workload to remain within the deadlines.

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