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Introduction
As the Legal Officer at Neptune Micro Finance Bank, you will be responsible for overseeing the legal aspects of the bank’s operations. Your role includes managing the legal team, providing legal guidance to management, drafting and reviewing contracts and legal documents, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and handling litigation matters. You will also collaborate with various departments, including risk management and recovery, to mitigate the bank’s legal exposure.
In addition, you will be tasked with liaising with external solicitors, conducting legal research, and representing the bank in court where necessary. Your role is critical in protecting the bank’s legal interests and ensuring that all legal and regulatory obligations are met.
Key Responsibilities:
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards: These responsibilities are directly related to the legal and regulatory framework in which the bank operates.
Legal Advisory: Provide legal guidance to management and staff on banking operations, risk management, and regulatory issues: This category includes tasks where the Lead Legal Officer provides expert legal advice, guiding both management and staff on various legal matters affecting the bank.
Document Drafting: Prepare and review legal documents, contracts, and agreements: These tasks involve the preparation, drafting, and review of various legal documents essential for the bank’s operations.
Litigation Management: Assist in resolving legal disputes and representing the bank in court: These tasks involve managing litigation processes and representing the bank in legal matters.
Research and Analysis: Conduct legal research and analyze regulatory updates. This category includes tasks related to research and staying informed on legal and regulatory matters that may affect the bank.
Training and Awareness: Provide legal training and awareness programs for staff: This responsibility ensures that staff are informed about relevant legal requirements and procedures.
Compliance Monitoring: Monitor and report on compliance with legal and regulatory requirements: This involves ensuring that all legal and regulatory compliance tasks are tracked and reported appropriately.
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