Legal Manager

Job Purpose Reporting to the Head of Legal Services and Loan Recoveries, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the Bank’s legal risks, ensunng compliance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements, and protecting the Bank’s legal interests. The role oversees legal research and advisory services, loan documentation and contract management, conveyancing and collateral registration, litigation and debt collection, as well as legal budget management and staff supervision, to support the effective implementation of the Bank’s legal strategy. Summary of Responsibilities: Provides legal advice and opinions to business units and management on legal matters affecting the Bank’s operations. Drafts, reviews, and vets loan documentation, contracts, and other legal agreements to mitigate legal risks. Oversees the drafting, review of loan and transactional documents, contracts and other legal agreements to safeguard the Bank’s interest and mitigate legal risks. Oversees conveyancing, perfection and registration of securities ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements and protection of Bank’s interests. Manages litigation, debt recovery and enforcement proceedings, including engagement and monitoring of external lawyers and debt collectors. Monitors legal and regulatory developments including legislation, court cases and RBM Directives and advises on their implications to the Bank. Proactively identifies, assesses and mitigates legal risks arising from the Bank’s operations, transactions, products and strategic initiatives. Supports the development and implementation of the Bank’s legal strategy, departmental plans, budgets and performance objectives. Prepares and submits relevant legal and recoveries reports to management and relevant govemance committees. Supervises and develops legal staff to enhance technical capability, efficiency and service delivery Builds and maintains effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate legal processes, support business objectives and enhance recoveries. Ensures the Bank’s processes, documentation comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications, updated CV, three traceable referees, and copies of certificates to the Head of People & Culture through email, with job title clearly marked in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.