Legal Services Manager
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Job Description
Job Summary
Ensure cost consciousness and savings in all negotiations for settlement out of court or payment of Solicitors fees.
Make recommendations to Management for matters to be resolved amicably where applicable.
Effective and proactive litigation portfolio management.
Ensure perfection of securities and proper Loan Documentation.
Deputizing for the Head Legal Services where necessary in meetings and communications with members of EXCO.
Cooordinating the returns and monitoring of Perfectible Collateral deferrals with the Risk Management Department.
Preparation and defence of the Departmental Budget and ensuring regular monitoring of the Budget to ensure cost consciousness managing the resources allocated to the Department.
Monitoring of team members to ensure policy and procedures of the Bank and the Standard Operating procedure of the Department are adhered to.
Assisting with staff recruitment and performance evaluation.
Liaising with the Service Assurance Department to update the Standard Operating procedure of the Department as may be required.
Monitoring of the performance of team members to ensure KPIS are delivered within set timelines.
Provide feedback to team members coaching and counselling towards achieving improved performance.
Ensure that Litigation and Garnishee matters are properly attended to protect the Banks position
Attend to challenges on legal related AMCON matters to ensure proper resolution of legal matters with AMCON.
Supervision of the work of Legal Officers and providing direction and guidance on challenges faced with internal Customers and Solicitors.
Preparation/publishing of an allencompassing checklist for securities (Updating at regular intervals).
Representation of the department in Management meetings to advise on legal issues arising at such meetings where necessary.
Review of Title and other transaction documents and advising the business on the suitability of same.
Drafting and Review of various Agreements.
Liaising with external Solicitors on perfection and litigation matters to resolve issues that may arise from time to time.
Monitoring court cases and attending court sessions as much as possible especially for high profile cases.
Requirements
Qualification
Minimum education level LL.B B.L from a recognized University.
Experience
1214 years
Job Knowledge
- Knowledge of the appropriate legal authorities for litigation for advice on legal matters good skills in vetting and drafting of legal documentations ;
- Strong background knowledge in legal practice and proven ability to negotiate complex transactions and lead successful teams.
Skills/Competencies
- Ability to review court processes and draft legal documents and vet Agreements.at entry level of legal practice with a good legal background;
- Keen conscientious with a friendly disposition
- An efficient and reliable person can work alone or as part of a team.
- Can work well under extreme pressure and remain calm with the ability to prioritize.
- A proactive leader with ability to liaise with colleagues at all levels providing support and motivation.
- Personable and adaptable individual with excellent communication interpersonal and organizational skills
- An analytical thinker effective communicator together with a capacity to interpret and assimilate large volumes of complex information and construct cogent arguments.
Employment Type
Full Time
