Standard Chartered is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. It believes that a work environment which embraces diversity will enable the Bank to get the best out of the broadest spectrum of people to sustain strong business performance and competitive advantage. By building an inclusive culture, each employee can develop a sense of belonging, and have the opportunity to maximise their personal potential.
Legal Counsel (Assistant Manager)
Location: SCBNL Head Office, Naya Baneshwor
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and take responsibility for providing legal advice, guidance, and support to Business units and stakeholders across the Bank on all legal matters.
- Maintain close relationships with stakeholders including Business Heads and Function Heads to provide the relevant legal advice, guidance, and support.
- Promote a culture and practice of compliance with legal standards (including conducting business within legal and regulatory requirements, with high ethical standards).
- Provide strategically and, where appropriate, proactive advice to the Country Management Team and other requisite committees, on all legal and regulatory issues that have a significant impact and where necessary, by working with external counsel as appropriate (and seek to proactively identify such issues).
- Act as a point of escalation for any material Legal issues across the Bank.
- Support and collaborate with other Country Heads of Legal to develop effective strategies for identifying horizon risks for Legal and strengthening relationships with local regulators.
- Provide support to the Share Operations Department of the Bank.
- Provide an opinion on legal matters arising in connection with the business and operation of the Bank.
- Vet legal documents including agreements from the legal risk perspective.
- Draft legal documents as required for Businesses and in course of operation of the Bank.
- Translate legal documents from Nepali to English and vice versa.
- Liaise with the Bank’s external legal counsel in relation to the legal cases of the Bank.
- Perform all required activities in the Bank in course of managing the legal risks.
- Provide support to the Company Secretarial function.
Selection Criteria:
- Age not exceeding 35 Years.
- LLB with minimum 3 years work experience in legal field; preferably Masters in Law (LLM)
- Thorough knowledge of all relevant Nepalese laws and regulations applicable to commercial banks and the regulations/directives of Nepal Rastra Bank.
- Understanding of the Nepalese legal system including the court proceedings.
- Experience of working as Legal Officer/Manager in an established bank or financial institution will be an advantage
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in Nepali and English. Strong interpersonal skills.
- Computer skills (MS Office) including fluency in Nepali and English typing.
How to Apply?
