Senior Manager; Legal (Retail) at NMB Bank

Senior Manager; Legal (Retail) at NMB Bank 

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Senior Manager; Legal (Retail) (1 Position(s))

Job Location :Head Office

Job Purpose:
Provide leadership and assist the Head; Legal in managing Retail Business (involving small & medium clients), overseeing the processing of security documentation and lending-related contracts.

Main Responsibilities:

• Prepare the relevant security documentation as per the approved terms and conditions and in line with the Bank’s credit policy.
• Develop standard legal documentation and security forms in line with the Bank’s governance frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that the standard developed documents are properly used, and proper authorization is obtained wherever the changes are required.
• Manage the entire process of preparation, registration, and safe custody of all security documents of retail banking customers in line with the bank’s credit policy and procedures.
• From time to time, advise the bank on the new development in the regulatory operating framework and the required action to be done by the bank in the implementation of such development and changes.
• Provide legal advisory services to the bank on all legal issues related to lending to retail customers.
• Ensure the appropriate security documents that involve retail customers are timely obtained to support recovery and all cases instituted by and against the bank.
• Provide legal guidance during product development involving retail banking customers by ensuring the bank is adequately protected.
• Process discharge of securities as per the approved mandate whenever required.
• Train, motivate and implement training and development plans of subordinates to ensure their performance is aligned with the bank’s strategy.
• Support other business units by attending negotiation meetings and providing legal guidance where required.
• Support other departments by attending projects/ products committee meetings for better understanding and implementation of the requirements.
• Attend and participate in relevant management meetings when required by the Head; Legal.
• Prepare court pleadings and represent the bank in courts of law.
• Build and develop high performing teams by embedding performance-based culture by mentoring, coaching, guidance, and support on the job training where need be.
• Determine and manage Training Needs Analysis and succession plans for entire team.
• Ensure team members own and manage customer queries and complaints by taking ownership and resolving in a timely manner. Act as the escalation point for their unresolved queries and complaints.
• Accountable for effective resource planning, management, reporting, and coordination of unit initiatives to deliver change in line with business requirements.
• Regular review of individual performance targets and give constructive feedback for development and ensure team achieve maximum potential.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Business understanding of legal and compliance framework.
• Broad skills set in strategy formation.
• Technical – Company law, contracts law
• Behavioral
• Communication, Decision Making, Flexibility, Quality Orientation
• Ability to work under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
• A quick learner who can work under minimum supervision.
• Change Management skills and with ability to take varying approaches with a dynamic set of stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking with problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership skills and interpersonal skills

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree of Law (LLB) from a recognized university.
• Master’s degree in Law is an added advantage.
• Must be enrolled as an Advocate.
• A minimum of 7 years working experience, out of which 3 must be in a leadership role.

NMB Bank Plc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and achieving gender balanced workforce.
Female candidates and people living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

NMB Bank Plc does not charge any fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it.

Job opening date : 14-Dec-2023
Job closing date : 28-Dec-2023

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