Regional Financial Services business seeks a Legal Counsel in Bahrain
Client Details
Regional Financial Services in Bahrain
Description
Corporate Secretary: The Corporate Secretary is responsible for providing strategic and operational support to the Board of Directors (Board) and its Committees, however organizationally the position reports to the P&CEO. The position works with the Board Chair (Chair) to establish and administer the Board's governance framework and provide advice on governance requirements and issues. The Corporate Secretary is a conduit between the Board and executive and senior managers for the communication of and guidance on Board decisions, requirements and requests. The position also ensures the provision of organizational services to ensure effective Board operations.
Counsel: The role of the Head Office Legal Department is to provide legal advice, guidance and services to the Bank and the other members of the Group. The Jobholder will operate in this capacity under the supervision and direction of the Group Legal Counsel.
Providing legal advice and services through anticipating and evaluating potential legal problems, and providing competent advice and guidance so as to enable management to achieve business objectives while protecting the Group's interest;
Reviewing and drafting banking and financial documentation/transactions, identifying legal risks;
Identifying potential legal implications, opportunities and risks under the laws of various countries in which it conducts its business and advising management appropriately;
Drafting and preparing legal documents and contracts in order to meet the business requirements;
Revising existing and new standard legal documentation for conventional and Islamic transactions, so as to create precedents to be used in the Bank in order to facilitate business needs;
Assisting the Remedial Loans Unit with regard to work-outs and restructurings;
Advising on international and unilateral sanctions regimes;
Providing legal advice and assistance with regard to corporate acquisitions and divestments;
Monitoring the conduct of litigation and claims both brought by and against the members of the Group;
Supervising the provision of external legal services.
Profile
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
A legal qualification from a recognized Institute;
Demonstrated executive-level experience or administration at the Board level;
In-depth knowledge of financial institutions and banking practice from a legal perspective, probably gained from working at a financial institution or international law firm;
Broad knowledge of and experience in the laws relevant to international business in general and international banking and finance in particular;
Demonstrated experience with issues management, risk and strategic problem solving;
Demonstrated experience undertaking research and applying analytical skills;
Demonstrated experience developing policy, procedures and /or corporate practices;
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Demonstrated knowledge of Board governance, best practices, protocols and procedures;
Proven ability to meet tight deadlines while paying attention to details, ensuring a high standard of quality work;
Excellent knowledge of business English and Arabic;
Superior knowledge of executive administration support and procedures; Ability to learn relevant legislation, key agreements, policies and practices and relationships with key stakeholders;
Ability to draft and review complex legal agreements (including financing documentation) in English and Arabic;
Job Offer
circa 4 - 5,000 BD per month + full benefits (housing, education etc)
Job Details
| Date Posted: | 2017-05-15 |
| Job Location: | Bahrain |
| Job Role: | Legal |
| Company Industry: | Legal |
Preferred Candidate
| Career Level: | Management |
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