Senior Legal Advisor

Our Corporate Centre situated at IBL House, Caudan promotes the togetherness across the Group through services of proximity to the business units. By working closely with our operations’ management teams, we create value and help them achieve robust sustainable growth. We aim to strengthen IBL’s businesses in Mauritius while expanding regionally and internationally, positioning us as the region’s leading diversified Group.

Are you a trusted legal expert with a business-oriented mindset and a commitment to excellence? IBL is looking for a Senior Legal Advisor to contribute to sound decision-making while supporting our business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Advise on, structure and negotiate Group financing transactions, including bilateral and syndicated facilities, acquisition and project finance, refinancings, security documents, guarantees and other debt financing arrangements. Oversee the fulfilment of conditions precedent and subsequent. Support the Group's equity and debt capital markets transactions and other fundraising activities, including share issuances, bond and note issuances, and advise on related disclosure, listing and regulatory requirements, where applicable.

Advise on the legal aspects of Group Treasury matters, intra-group funding and corporate restructurings, working closely with the Group Finance and Treasury teams. Support the Legal Team Lead and/or Head of Legal on mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions, including transaction structuring, legal due diligence, and the drafting, review and negotiation of transaction documents such as term sheets, share or asset purchase agreements, shareholders' agreements and ancillary documents.

Liaise with external counsel and other advisers, and assist with transaction completion, regulatory approvals and post-completion matters. Provide timely general legal support to Group entities, business units and Head Office departments on day-to-day legal matters. Draft, review and negotiate contractual agreements and other legal documentation.

Collaborate with other members of the Legal team on complex legal matters, particularly in corporate and commercial law. Conduct in-depth legal research across various areas of law and prepare legal opinions, memoranda and advice, as required. Organise legal forums and deliver training sessions to promote legal awareness and understanding across the Group.

Requirements

Master 2, DEA/DESS/DJCE, LLB and/or LLM in Law, with 8–10 years of relevant legal experience. Qualification as a Barrister or Attorney would be an advantage. Strong expertise in banking, finance, corporate, contract and commercial law, with a proven track record in banking and corporate finance transactions, including lending, security arrangements, debt restructuring and capital markets.

Sound knowledge of finance documentation, including LMA-based precedents, Mauritian security interests and the applicable legal and regulatory framework, including the Companies Act 2001, Securities Act 2005 and Stock Exchange of Mauritius Listing Rules. Strong analytical, conceptual and research skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to develop practical, commercially sound solutions and recommendations.

Good analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to propose creative options and make recommendations that balance creativity, practicality and business acumen. Customer-centric with strong commercial awareness. Responsive, proactive and well organised. High standards of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.

Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Self-motivated, resilient and adaptable to a multicultural environment. Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and work independently or collaboratively.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all team members. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we will be contacting only those candidates who best meet the requirements for this position.