Manager, Legal Corporate Secretary

About You

• You're a go-getter with mad juggling skills (or multiple hats) who can thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment
• You enjoy doing purpose-led and meaningful work
• You have a strong thirst for knowledge and are driven to find solutions that don't exist yet
• You are comfortable with ambiguity and extremely resourceful (in your past life, you could've been a detective)
• You always find a way to get things done without sacrificing the quality of your work, integrity, and values
• No task is off limits for you
• You are humble and prioritize the success of the team over your own with an eagerness to help those around you
• You don't shy away from challenges and can bounce back from setbacks
• We strongly encourage individuals with disabilities to apply. We believe in equal opportunity and strive to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

What you'll do and what success looks like in this role:

• Ensure the company's compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate standards.
• Provide advice to senior management, the Board of Directors, and the Board of Commissioners regarding legal and regulatory compliance aspects as well as the development of appropriate internal policies.
• Deliver comprehensive legal support and advice relevant to the company's operations, including reviewing and analyzing legal documents, agreements, processes, and other matters concerning corporate law and operations.
• Develop policies, laws, and provide suggestions in strategic matters to support business objectives effectively.
• Draft, negotiate, and document legal agreements (including credit agreements and cooperation agreements), and handle resulting legal issues.
• Monitor regulatory updates and assess their impact on the company.
• Provide training and guidance related to regulatory compliance, policies, and corporate governance implementation.
• Prepare and distribute reports, presentation materials, and meeting documentation for the Board of Directors and Board of Commissioners.
• Support coordination of reporting to relevant authorities.
• Manage administrative matters related to meetings of the Board of Directors and Board of Commissioners, ensuring all legal documentation is complete and in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Provide effective and integrated support and communication with shareholders, such as through the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGMS).
• Provide best practice guidance related to corporate governance and support the development of policies and the implementation of good governance practices.
• Prepare legal reports, documentation, and presentations for senior management and stakeholders.

What Is Required and What We're Looking For

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Law from a reputable university.
• At least 8 years of experience as an internal and/or external legal counsel, preferably in the banking/financial sector.
• Experience in providing in-depth legal analysis of policies, documents, internal regulations, and banking regulations and capital markets regulations.
• Strong managerial skills (preferred) in leading a team.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience handling litigation and complex legal issues.
• Ability to prepare and present relevant legal reports.
• Ability to work under pressure and keep up with legal and regulatory developments in the financial services and banking industry.