Assistant Legal Counsel

CORE FUNCTIONS:

• Provide legal advice on matters arising in connection with the Central Bank’s core functions and operations, including reviewing and drafting contracts related to procurement.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and interpreting legislation, policies and other legal instruments in association with the Office of the Attorney General, and others.
• Represent the Central Bank, (with appropriate support, where necessary or required) in any litigation to which the Central Bank is a party.
• Represent the Central Bank at domestic and international meetings and seminars, such as those related to bank regulatory and anti-money laundering issues.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized tertiary institution.
• Counsel and Attorney-at-Law.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience practicing law, preferably in financial regulation, banking law or a related field.
• Experience advising on international legal, banking policy matters and enforcement actions within the financial services sector is desirable.
• Comprehensive knowledge of banking or corporate laws and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in drafting contracts and agreements.
• Knowledge of legal drafting principles and practices, legal research skills and techniques.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills.
• Sound analytical and decision-making skills.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.