Senior Attorney, Legal Research & Advisory

Senior Attorney, Legal Research & Advisory

DB/ Vacancy- 0092/24

Job Summary

Senior Legal Research and Advisory Officer  is responsible for safeguarding the Bank’s interest by preparing legal briefs, rendering  legal advice, opinion on laws, rules, regulation and contracts as per the approved policies, procedures and guidelines.

Academic & Professional Qualification

·         Bachelor’s degree in Law.

·         Additional certification in law, banking, finance or similar fields is an added advantage.

Experience

·         Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience.

Behavioral Competency

·         Interpersonal and cross-cultural skills, including ability to build collaborative relationships with sensitivity to diversity/inclusion.

·         Creativity and innovation skills.

·         Action oriented.

·         Quality focus and attention to detail.

·         Professionalism and integrity in line with Dashen Bank values.

·         Good oral and written communication skills.

·         Critical and analytical thinking and problem solving skills.

·         Personal motivation and drive exhibited through commitment to hard work, continuous improvement and achievement of goals.

·         Good customer relationship management skills (internal and external customers).

·         Risk awareness and focus - demonstrates understanding of risk management practices, standards and regulatory requirements.

Required Technical Competency

·         In -depth knowledge and understanding of the financial sector regulatory framework.

·         Adequate understanding of contract management.

·         Ability to develop proposals, concept papers, position papers as well as write reports and prepare relevant publications.

·         Legal research skills.

·         Have commercial experience particularly in drafting basic contracts and reviewing contractual documents.

·         Legal writing and drafting skills particularly ability to write legal opinions and memos.