Legal Officers - CIB Transactional Legal Services at Stanbic IBTC Bank

Stanbic IBTC Bank is a leading African banking group focused on emerging markets globally. It has been a mainstay of South Africa's financial system for 150 years, and now spans 16 countries across the African continent.

Standard Bank is a firm believer in technical innovation, to help us guarantee exceptional client service and leading edge financial solutions. Our growing global success reflects our commitment to the latest solutions, the best people, and a uniquely flexible and vibrant working culture. To help us drive our success into the future, we are looking for resourceful individuals to join our dedicated team at our offices.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer  - CIB Transactional Legal Services

Job ID: 16479
Location: Lagos Island
Job Sector: Legal Services

Job Details
Group Legal: guidance across all areas and geographies to ensure: every transaction is appropriately negotiated, documented and implemented, losses arising from litigation are minimised, and legal issues carrying negative reputational consequences are avoided.

Job Purpose

• Assist in providing legal services and support on Corporate Banking and TPS
• Transactions.
• Review and preparation of Facility Letters for CIB Credit.
• Providing general legal advice and opinions to CB & TPS Business Teams.
• Providing support to the CB & TPS Business Teams to deliver stellar customer service.
• Review general documentation and agreements for CB & TPS Transactions.
• Handle such other ad hoc tasks and matters as may be assigned by the Team Head. 

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Maintain a high level of  customer service
• Maintain workflow within the Team and support Business to achieve their objectives.
• Ensure prompt issuance of Facility letters and other Transaction documentation.
• Keep and maintain accurate records of all Transaction documentation.
• Partner with CIB Business Teams and provide the Business with robust and effective Legal support.

Preferred Qualification and Experience

• LLB  (minimum of 2.2)   BL   -  5 - 7  years in a core  legal function within  a bank  or organization that either provides credit services or is  closely involved in the preparation of documents relating to the grant of credits
• Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise
• Ability to draft in accordance with defined templates facility letters for CIB transactions that minimize and mitigate the bank’s risk.
• Provide comprehensive and  accurate legal advice on various issues that arise during the course of  CIB transactions
• Ability to draft documents that minimize the legal risk and provide legal protection to Stanbic IBTC in the various  transactions generated by its CIB business

Application Closing Date
29th April, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online