Key Responsibilities:
Legal Advisory & Compliance
- Provide legal guidance to all departments of the Company.
- Ensure compliance with local laws and regulations and international Laws,
- Monitor changes in financial regulations and assess their impact on the institution.
Contract Management & Documentation
- Identify, review and negotiate contracts, agreements for VFR stakeholders and policies.
- Ensure Legal documentation is accurate and protects the institution’s interest.
- Maintain an organized record of all legal agreements.
Risk Management & Litigation.
- Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with financial transaction.
- And represent the institution in legal proceedings liaise with external counsel when necessary.
- Work with Operations department and External company lawyer on legal cases
- Together with P&C review and prepare staff legal cases
- Handle disputes, regulatory investigations, and litigation matters efficiently.
Corporate Governance.
- Assist the governance champion to ensure compliance with corporate Governance policies and best practices.
- Support the board of directors and senior Management on legal matters.
- Ensure proper documentations of board resolutions and shareholder agreements.
- Develop internal policies to ensure adherence to laws and regulations
Regulatory Liaison.
- Act as a liaison between the institution and regulatory bodies such as central banks and financial authorities
Training & Awareness
- Conduct training sessions for employees on financial regulations, Compliance, and legal risk Management.