Legal & Governance Manager

To support and deputize the Head of Legal & Company Secretary in managing the Bank’s legal and governance framework. The role encompasses oversight of legal risk across the Bank, supervision of Legal Officers, and operational support in strengthening institutional governance, including Board administration, statutory compliance, policy governance, and regulatory reporting

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice, valid practicing certificate.
  

• Master’s degree in law is an added advantage.
  

• Minimum 5 years’ combined experience in a law firm and regulated institution.
  

• Proven experience supporting Boards, managing governance compliance, and supervising legal teams.
  

• Provide day-to-day legal advice and oversight to internal stakeholders, supporting the Head of Legal in minimizing legal risk across the Bank.
  

• Provide oversight on litigation and threatened claims against the Bank in collaboration with external counsel.
  

• Guide the review, negotiation, and drafting of contracts, credit documents, and other legal instruments.
  

• Monitor statutory and regulatory compliance, flagging emerging legal risks to Management.
  

• Support disciplinary and recovery committees with legal input and document review.
  

• Review legal opinion memos before escalation to the Head of Legal & Company Secretary.
  

• Prepare periodic legal department reports for Management and Board-level review.