Principal Attorney, Legal Research & Advisory I

Principal Attorney, Legal Research & Advisory I

DB/ Vacancy- 0088/24

Job Summary

Principal Attorney Legal Research and Advisory I is responsible for safeguarding the Banks 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

Bachelors degree in Law.

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

Experience

At least Six (6) years relevant experience

Behavioral Competency

Leadership and people management including performance management, coaching & mentoring.

Demonstrated business acumen - able to create HR strategy and actions that impact business success.

High-level interpersonal and cross-cultural skills, including ability to build consensus, alliances and collaborative relationships with sensitivity to diversity/inclusion.

Creativity and innovation skills, with ability to use technology and other modern tools to drive decision making and implementation.

Strategic thinking and decision making- ability to consider emerging trends/developments and long-term opportunities for Dashen Bank.

Professionalism and integrity in line with Dashen Bank values.

High-level 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

Effective stakeholder management.

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.

Ability to conduct comprehensive contract reviews.