General Legal Counsel - Corporate Lending

General Legal Counsel - Corporate Lending

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Legal Counsel & Advisory

  : Provide counsel and legal support on a variety of legal matters, including complex issues with a substantial impact on the business. Act as a trusted advisor, offering commercially sensitive, pragmatic, and practical legal support in a cost-effective manner.

• Risk Management

  : Provide support and guidance to business departments regarding legal risks, including the handling of complaints. Coordinate and manage the approach to legal risk to ensure the company's interests are adequately protected.

• Stakeholder Management

  : Provide prompt and practical legal advice to business departments. Proactively advise on material legal developments and their implications. Recommend and manage relationships with panel law firms and other external parties.

• Operational Effectiveness

  : Provide legal services in a cost-effective manner. Assist the business in remaining compliant with legal risk management requirements and group standards.

• Strategic Thinking

  : Adapt your work style to meet complex workloads, prioritize based on legal risk and commercial considerations, and stay abreast of changes in laws and regulations.

Skills Required:

• Proven ability to provide legal counsel and support on complex legal matters.
• Strong understanding of legal risks and mitigation strategies.
• Experience in managing relationships with external law firms and other third parties.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to maintain professional working relationships and inspire confidence in stakeholders.
• Ability to think independently and balance legal risk with business efficacy.
• A proactive approach to providing legal support and staying updated on legal developments.
• Experience in corporate lending is highly desirable.

QUALIFICATION:

• Law degree (e.g., LLB, JD) from a recognized institution.
• Relevant professional legal certifications.