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• In charge of drafting and reviewing contracts,
  security documentation, loan agreements and related agreements, and other
  legal instruments to which the Bank is a party.
• Conducting legal due diligence on prospective
  borrowers.
• Responsible for researching on and monitoring
  amendments to existing legislation and the passing of new legislation and
  advising on their implications to the Bank.
• Actively monitoring the registration of
  securities and other legal documents prepared in connection with the loan
  documentation process.
• Providing legal advice as and when required on
  various matters arising out of the day-to- day operations of Bank
• Handling debt recovery in liaison with
  receivers, auctioneers and external legal counsel.
• In charge of researching and preparing legal
  briefs and opinions as and when required.
• Serve as secretary to various committees as and
  when required.
• Maintains case costs by verifying outstanding
  balances with external lawyers and monitoring progress of the cases.
• Actively monitors the expenditures of the
  department and the performance against the budget.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned
  by the Bank Secretary.

• The ideal candidate for the Senior Legal Officer
  job opportunity should hold a Bachelor of Laws Degree (with Honours) and a
  Post Graduate Diploma in Law are required.
• At least five years of relevant experience in a
  financial institution or a busy commercial law firm.
• Be highly proactive with good analytical skills
• The incumbent should be results focused and
  possess the ability to prioritize and multi-task a large work load; pay
  attention to detail and have commitment to deadlines.
• Demonstrate honesty, integrity and
  confidentiality.

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