Job Purpose:
Responsible for providing legal support to various areas of the BANK operations in UK and Europe in conjunction with the Senior Manager, Legal. The individual will assist in providing legal advice, support and oversight to all areas of the Bank's operations and team with its business units to oversee legal compliance. The incumbent will also act as an intermediary between the business units and external counsel.
Area of Responsibilities
1. Build internal knowledge pool on laws applicable to all areas of banking operations. Regularly update with legal opinions received from external counsel so as to build self-sufficiency in select areas.
2. Keep abreast with latest developments and assess implications on Bank's Business.
3. Act as first point of reference for any legal support required from business representatives. Minimize reliance on external legal support.
4. Act as intermediary between external counsels and Business representatives so as to facilitate best utilization of the external legal support.
5. Proactively assess legal risks associated with different areas of Bank's Operations. Monitor for any violations.
6. Coordinate with members of Corporate Legal team in parent Bank for any matter relating to legal compliance.
7. Provide internal legal support on day to day matters referred for legal advice.
8. Provide legal support to the Bank's business, control and support groups in case of any litigation or litigation risk against the Bank. Work closely with External Counsel to mitigate/manage such risks.
9. Provide relevant and reliable management information on legal issues to senior management on a timely basis.
10. Respond to information requests from internal/external stakeholders in areas concerning the Corporate Legal Group of the Bank.
11. Other legal duties as assigned.
Functional Skills
Understanding of the bank's Corporate & Commercial business
Understanding of the Legal framework and all applicable legislations in UK and Europe
Understanding of applicable regulatory environment in UK and Europe
Management of external counsel requirements
Behavioral Skills
Uphold and propagate the Culture and Ethos of the bank.
Superior interpersonal, organizational and research skills with the ability to work well in a team environment as well as with other departments and outside sources
Strong priority-setting skills, marshalling resources to get things done and effective use of time to meet deadlines
Ability to be discreet when handling confidential issues
Ability to take charge, work independently and handle various tasks simultaneously
Ability to use good judgment when responding to issues or requests
Proven ability to work well under pressure and successfully execute multiple changing priorities
Salary description
£40000.00 - £45000.00 per year