Senior Legal Counsel

SUMMARY:
You will provide high value strategic legal services including advice, transactional work, preparation of documents, legal negotiation and representation in the International Financial Services Legal team.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the business to identify and manage legal risks in respect of:
  • existing operating businesses and strategic partnerships.
  • commercial arrangements with internal and external counterparties.
  • expansion of the business through technology development and digital banking initiatives (e.g., development, IP protection, partnerships and joint ventures).
  • Ensuring that the business enters into commercial arrangements (including ICT and IP) on terms that are acceptable to Company and which reflect best practice and appropriately manage risks
  • Providing appropriate legal advice to the business regarding the Group’s rights and obligations under corporate and commercial arrangements (including ICT and IP) and related legal matters
  • Ensure internal clients receive appropriate advice when disputes arise
  • Managing external law firm relationships, engagements and costs
  • Provide accurate, timely, commercial advice in plain English
  • Ensure deadlines are strictly adhered to
  • Work actively and productively as a team member including willingly sharing your expertise with others and clarifying the tasks assigned to you
  • Consistently display behaviours that encourage productive working relationships and a strong performance culture

Experience Required:

• Minimum 7 years’ commercial law experience in negotiating, drafting and vetting commercial agreements including software, technology, digital services and Intellectual Property transactions and agreements.
• Broad risk management (including regulatory and compliance) and corporate governance experience.

Skills and Behavioural Attributes:

• Ability to demonstrate a high level of commercial acumen.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and manage relationships.
• Demonstrated judgement in identifying and managing emerging issues.
• Strong interest in understanding and contributing to the strategic objectives of the business.
• Demonstrated plain English verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly developed organizational skills, follow- through and the ability to work effectively under pressure and to deadlines.
• Ability to convey legal advice clearly and effectively.

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