Legal Counsel

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Job Summary

To provide legal support to business units while working under the supervision of a senior lawyer or manager ensuring all queries are filtered and assigned to the relevant team members.

Job Description

Accountability: Risk and Control

• Provide support to the Principal Legal Risk Owner in respect of Legal Principal Risks identified in accordance with the Group Legal principal risk framework
• Support the Group Legal Risk Control Framework by collecting and analysing legal data, and preparing / editing the submissions to governance committees

Accountability: Teamwork

• Provide support and technical assistance to the team
• Develop and deliver training initiatives to front line and operational staff

Accountability: Commercial

• Establish and build sound relationships with business stakeholders

Accountability: Technical

• Research and write Legal Opinions
• Provide support for the Administration of the legal team
• Participate in cross functional working groups and projects in which the Legal function is required to contribute

Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Law, Military Science and Security (Required)