Coordinator - Legal

The main role of this position is to assist & support Manager Legal/Head of Legal in administrative and Legal issues.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Head of legal in ensuring that the company’s rights act are protected through preventive and remedial action
• Liaising with external legal advisors on specific issues/ projects requiring further legal opinion.
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents
• Liaising with external legal advisors in respect to court proceedings.
• Appearing in court for the Bank as required from time to time
• Organizing, providing documents and assisting with disciplinary committees as and when required.
• Assist in designing, developing and implementing appropriate policies, procedures and processes to support operational (for eg complaints management) and legal matters.
• Collaborating with ICAC and preparing of Letters in respected delay of time
• Maintenance and monitoring of all contracts for the Bank
• Assisting external legal partners in identifying legal risk necessary
• Providing  proactive and rapid legal opinion and advise on all legal matters affecting the business
• Ensure proper knowledge and keeping up to date with appropriate legislations and regulatory framework for proper business conduct.
• Replying to regulatory authorities in respected delay of time

 PREREQUISITES:

• Degree with at least 5 years of relevant work experience in a Bank.

SKIlLS:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proactive, well-organized, detailed conscious and team player
• A working knowledge of the Companies Act 2001, Financial Services Act 2007 and other related regulations in Mauritius.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, staff and management.
• Ability to prioritize and plan a challenging workload.
• Good computer skills, and in particular a good knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook email.