Associate (Banking & Finance)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Legal Advice: Assist senior lawyers in providing legal advice and guidance to clients on a wide range of legal issues related to banking and finance.

Legal Research and Analysis: Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis on banking and finance matters, including regulations, case law, and industry trends, to provide accurate and timely advice to clients.

Due Diligence: Assist in conducting due diligence exercises to identify legal risks, liabilities, and compliance issues associated with financial transactions and contracts.

Client Management: Interact with clients to gather necessary information, provide updates on legal matters, and address their queries and concerns in a professional and timely manner.

Contract Drafting and Review: Prepare clear and concise legal memoranda, reports, and correspondence to communicate legal analysis, advice, and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.

Documentation Management: Organize and maintain legal documents, contracts, and correspondence related to banking and finance transactions, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.

Team Collaboration: Organize and maintain legal documents, contracts, and correspondence related to banking and finance transactions, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.

Transaction Support: Assist senior team members in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal documents related to banking and finance transactions, such as loan agreements, security documents, and financial contracts.

Business Development: Contribute to business development efforts, including attending industry events, client pitches, and proposal preparation.

Professional Development/Regulatory Compliance: Stay abreast of industry developments, attend relevant seminars and training programs, and actively participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives within the team. Stay updated on relevant banking and finance laws, regulations, and industry guidelines, ensuring clients' compliance with these requirements.

Fulfilling Other Responsibilities as Delegated or Assigned: Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed to meet the evolving needs of the organization

QUALIFICATION / SKILLS REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB or JD) from an accredited institution and active bar membership. Advanced degree or relevant certifications are a plus.

Minimum of 5 years post-call experience practicing law, with cognate experience in banking and finance matters.

Demonstrate a solid understanding of banking and finance laws, regulations, and industry practices, including familiarity with financial transactions, lending, securities, and regulatory compliance.

Display strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to assess complex legal issues and provide sound recommendations.

Industries:Legal Services

Function: Accounting and Finance