Associate Legal Counsel

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including but not limited to sales contracts, vendor agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and service agreements.
• Ensure that contracts comply with company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards, and revise contracts as necessary.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and legal counsels to ensure that final draft contracts are agreed upon by all parties, routed for approval, and executed in a timely manner.
• Prepare and update inventory of contracts and agreements of the Company, ensuring that all contracts are accurately documented, stored, and easily accessible.
• Maintain an updated contract tracker to ensure that all contracts are within Contract Management radar, and provide effective communications to all stakeholders about the status of all active contracts.
• Manage contract lifecycle, including contract initiation, execution, performance monitoring, and contract renewal or termination.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, standard operating procedures, and contract management tools.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations to mitigate contractual risks.
• Monitor contract compliance and performance, and enforce contract terms as needed.
• Stay up-to-date on changes in contract law, regulations, and industry trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Member of the IBP in good standing
• Banking experience (at least 2-5 years experience as a Lawyer)
• Demonstrated experience in contract administration or a related field, with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of contract management principles and practices.
• Familiarity with legal aspects of contracting including reading and interpreting contracts and related documentation, ability to prepare amendments, and ability to explain to stakeholders the specifics of the contracts.
• Proficiency in contract review, negotiation, and administration, with a keen eye for detail in contract documentation.
• Familiarity with contract management software.