Education:
Associates degree in legal studies, or a related field, or a degree/certification in Paralegal Studies; Basic understanding of banking regulations, corporate law, and financial compliance requirements
Experience:
At least 5 years prior experience as a legal assistant or in a similar role within a bank or financial institution is preferred
Job Summary
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Drafts, revises and edits letters and other written legal documents, and collects and analyses information.
2. Assist in preparing legal reports, legal opinions, presentations, and other materials as required.
3. Assist in drafting and organizing banking-related legal documents, including mortgages, loan agreements, security documents, and regulatory filings.
4. Conduct legal research on banking laws, financial regulations, and compliance requirements.
5. Support the legal team in ensuring compliance with banking regulations, including those set by the Central Bank and other financial authorities.
6. Co-ordinate with external legal counsel, regulators and other parties regarding legal matters and transactions including forwarding correspondence and assisting with the preparation of legal documents such as affidavits and statement of claims etc.
7. Managing all legal correspondences, receiving and directing to the appropriate Officer and escalating as necessary.
8. Assist with corporate secretary’s responsibilities, as may be required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Organizational skills.
• Numeracy & Problem-Solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Decisive skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive banking information.
• Strong research.
• Document management.
• Proficiency in legal research tools commonly used in the banking sector.