Group Legal Director (Risk Management / Supervisory / Governance)

Reference Number: CEBLR33

 

Job Description:

The Group Legal Director will be responsible for providing strategic legal guidance and support to the Group and its subsidiaries. This position ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, manages risks, and contributes to the Group's development by participating in legal due diligence, drafting contracts, and ensuring proper governance.

 

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice to the Group
• Ensure the preparation and secretariat of the Board of Directors and the Group's General Meetings
• Ensure the proper conduct of the subsidiaries' Board of Directors and AGMs and the validity of their decisions
• Supervise the legal departments of subsidiaries in their relationship with customers
• To manage the litigation files of subsidiaries above a certain amount, in cooperation, if necessary, with the external lawyers responsible for defending the interests of the Group
• Lead the legal life of the holding company: drafting of commercial partnerships, validation and drafting of all types of contracts
• Maintain the files of the Board of Directors
• Supervise the maintenance of mandatory records
• Ensure the proper maintenance of the Directors' files
• To give technical advice on the choices of the Group Directors and subsidiaries
• Assess the protection and guarantees communicated by customers, as part of the analysis of credit files by the Group Risk Department
• Participate in the development of new products in compliance with banking law and regulations in force
• Participate in the Group's external growth by managing legal due diligence and drafting legal documentation
• Monitor national and international regulatory developments in order to keep management and staff members informed of regulatory changes and their impact on the bank's activities (legal monitoring)
• Participate in the implementation/updating of rules and codes of ethics and ensure their proper application to the Holding Company and in the subsidiaries.

 

 

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Minimum BAC + 5 in Business Law – in Legal and Financial Sciences or equivalent
• Minimum 15 years of experience in different legal functions (in a banking environment and in a law firm), in positions of responsibility, including at least 5 years at a regional or sub-regional supervisory level (bank holding level).
• Be fluently bilingual (English – French)
• Knowledge and practice of Commercial Law and banking regulations, particularly in the WAEMU and CEMAC zones
• Knowledge of Commercial Law and Contract Law
• Perfect mastery of OHADA Law
• Knowledge of banking activities
• Good knowledge of banking risks
• Knowledge of the characteristics of banking products and services
• Knowledge of international and local social laws and practices
• Proper interpretation of legislation, regulations and case law
• Ability to implement procedures and rules
• Excellent writing skills
• Leadership – Good managerial ability
• Autonomy and sense of initiative
• Integrity – Objectivity
• Rigor and organization
• Analytical and synthesis skills
• Discretion and a great sense of confidentiality
• Team spirit
• Strength of proposals
• Communication skills

 

 

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Caleb Ebrahim at cebrahim@caglobalint.com

 

Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.

 

Caleb Ebrahim

Recruitment Consultant

CA Finance

 

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

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