Legal Counsel – Litigation
Key Responsibilities
- For the assigned portfolio of work, conduct legal
research, collate evidence, prepare witnesses for pre-trial and hearing,
develop concept papers, prepare legal briefs and opinions as well as
develop effective defence strategies, arguments and testimony in
preparation for legal proceedings of cases in liaison with external
lawyers;
- Manage and measure external lawyers performance to ensure
efficiency;
- Create legal awareness and providing advice on suitable
action to avert and/or minimize litigation;
- Scrutinize legal fees and ensure they are raised in
accordance with the Remuneration Order and Service Level Agreement;
- Update database of all non-debt recovery litigation to ensure
the same is consistently up to-date and provide reports as may be
required.
- Render legal guidance to Retail branches on matters relating
to bank policies, processes and procedures on all queries received with a
view to mitigating legal and reputational risks;
- Any other task as assigned.
Qualifications
- Degree in Law (LL.B)
- Diploma in Law.
- Advocate of the High Court.
- 4 years post admission experience.
- Experience in legal drafting, corporate and commercial law,
dispute resolution and legal risk management.
- Excellent communication and advocacy skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
How To Apply
