• Postgraduate degree (LL.M or MBA) and relevant professional certifications (e.g., ICSAN, IBA) will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years post-call legal experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within the financial services, fintech, or a reputable commercial law firm.

• Proven expertise in corporate and commercial law, contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, and governance.

• Supervise the custody, management, and retrieval of legal instruments, executed contracts, and other critical documents.

• Provide leadership to the Legal Services team, setting performance goals, mentoring staff, and building legal capacity within the department.

• Develop and maintain a robust compliance framework to ensure adherence to laws, regulations, and corporate policies.

• Provide timely updates to the Board and Executive Management on emerging legal risks, regulatory changes, and litigation matters.