• Application Deadline: Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Head Legal



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 10 - 12 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Law / Legal 
  
  

Credit & Documentation

• Draft, review, negotiate and finalize all relevant legal documents required for Bank lending.


• Conduct legal due diligence on proposed transactions.


• Review credit transactions and loan documentation (Draft offer letters and security documents for all facilities availed by the Bank) ensuring that the Bank’s interest is adequately covered.


• Initiate and monitor perfection of security for facilities availed by the Bank.


• Issue and review of Contingent Liability Portfolio.


• Conduct of Corporate, Land and Probate search for corporate accounts, estate accounts and availability of credit facilities.

Litigation

• Liaise and manage relationships with external Solicitors to the Bank.


• Manage all aspects of the litigation portfolio of the Bank.


• Prepare documents for the appointment of Receiver/Manager.


• Follow up on all Legacy claims from customers/vendors of the Bank until final resolution is achieved.

Advisory

• Draft/review contract documents/agreements to ensure detrimental clauses to the Banks’ interest are expunged.


• Render legal and advisory functions to the Bank.


• Interpret and communicate regulations.


• Provide Legal opinion to the Bank on diverse matters affecting its operations.


• Prepare and vet all Tenancy/Lease Agreements entered by the Bank.


• Provide advisory support in the purchase of properties on behalf of the Bank


• Relate with the company secretary on matters to the Board and the Bank.

Minimum Qualification

• Minimum of First Degree in a Law (LLB; a Master’s degree or additional qualifications in Business or Finance is an advantage.


• Must be admitted to the bar. 

Competency:

• Knowledge of Credit Administration


• Knowledge of Credit Risk Management


• Knowledge of Legal Policies, Processes and Procedures


• Knowledge of Securities


• Knowledge of financial regulations, corporate law, data privacy laws, property law, and compliance frameworks


• Knowledge of Banking Structures

Skills:

• Loan Structuring


• FinancialStatement Analysis


• Ability to draft all legal documents.


• Analytical Skills


• Research


• Documents and Record Keeping


• Technical Writing Skills


• Data gathering and analysis skills


• Manage Complex Legal Issues


• Strong Negotiation Skill