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To provide legal, regulatory, and transactional advice and support to the Investment Banking (IB), Client Coverage, Global Markets (GM) and Transaction Banking Business areas of Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC and Stanbic IBTC Capital Limited (together “Stanbic IBTC”), with the objective of assisting the business leaders of those businesses in achieving their business goals in a manner consistent with sound risk management.

Key responsibilities

• Comprehensive drafting and reviewing of all legal documentation including but not limited Loan Agreements, Term Sheets, facility offer letters, NDAs as well as the respective security and supporting documents.
• Comprehensive and satisfactory review and/or vetting of signed Legal Documentation and condition precedents to draw-down of loans/facilities to ensure full compliance with the terms of the Credit approval, except as may be expressly waived of deferred by the Credit team.
• Proactively identify legal risks within Stanbic IBTC Business area and legal environment and apprise line manager of any identified legal risk and proactively develop processes and procedures to manage, mitigate, monitor and/or report on those risks. 
• Resolving credit, legal and business concerns in a solution-orientated manner, which reflect an acceptable balance between the Bank’s commercial and legal interests.
• Preparation and revision of Bonds, Guarantees, SBLCs and other contingent liability instruments.
• Advising on Investment Banking Transactions including but not limited to Equity Capital Market (ECM), Debt Capital Market (DCM), Debt Financing and other corporate finance deals as may be required.
• Working closely with other CIB Lawyers to identify legal risks, providing actionable, solution-orientated advice to mitigate those risks, reporting incidents of non-compliance, and ensuring that risks are properly understood and mitigated.

Qualifications

• Bachelors-in-Law from a university (LLB) as well as the Nigerian Law School (B.L) required

Experience Required

• 8-10 years' experience in handling legal issues, relating with regulators and external solicitors.
• 8-10 years' experience in investment banking transactions and corporate finance deals will be an added advantage

Behavioural Competencies:

• Checking Things
• Convincing People
• Documenting Facts
• Examining Information
• Following Procedures
• Interacting with People
• Making Decisions
• Managing Tasks
• Meeting Timescales
• Taking Action
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Business Acumen (Audit)
• Customer Understanding ( Consumer Banking)
• Email Monitoring
• Promote Good Governance, Risk & Control
• Records and Archive Management
• Written Communication

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To work directly with the Dispute Resolution Team to fulfil their role of managing the litigation portfolio of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC (the HoldCo), Stanbic IBTC Bank Limited, and other subsidiaries of the Group. In addition to this, the incumbent is expected to provide adequate support for the legal risk management function for the HoldCo and other subsidiaries as well as managing potential litigation complaints.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaison with external Solicitors and monitoring their handling of litigation involving the Group or any of its subsidiaries.
• Function as the Group’s witness in relevant litigation cases and/or representing the Group at mediation/dispute resolution sessions.
• Manage the Group’s compliance with court orders including Garnishee Proceedings.
• Manage Clients complaints referred to the Legal Department on matters which could lead to potential litigation
• Maintain the Litigation Schedules and other relevant schedules of the HoldCo and other subsidiaries

Qualifications

• Bachelors-in-Law from a university (LLB) as well as the Nigerian Law School (B.L) required

Experience

• 4 – 8 years in the Legal Services Department of a financial institution or a reputable law firm.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Taking Action
• Upholding Standards
• Resolving Conflict
• Interacting with People
• Examining Information

Technical Competencies:

• Litigation practice
• Banking & relevant regulations
• Banking & regulatory environment
• Knowledge of Banking & Financial Services business