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To provide sound, clear and accurate legal advice to mitigate the legal risks that the organization is exposed to in its daily activities. Qualification Law degree and Admission as an Attorney essential Masterâ€s degree such as LLM desirable Knowledge Skills A minimum of five years†post-article experience in a banking and finance/corporate finance/project finance environment. 8-10 years working experience in the banking and finance/SoE/DFI (restructuring, turnaround business rescue) space is essential Experience in the drafting, review, negotiation and re-negotiation of cross-border, project finance, corporate, commercial, structured and re-structured finance transactions Provide general legal advice, including legal research Structure, restructure, negotiate and re-negotiate corporate and commercial transactions including project finance and cross-border financing transactions Identify, evaluate and structure import and export finance transactions Ensure compliance with internal legal and other organization procedures and policies Identify and minimize potential legal risks Draft, review, negotiate and re-negotiate financing agreements and other legal documentation Make presentations and opine on legal and regulatory developments Conducting legal due diligence investigations Ensure efficiencies aimed at improving client satisfaction by providing efficient legal services Developing and maintaining relationships with providers of legal services (including, external legal counsels, business rescue practitioners and other key stakeholders) Develop and maintain client and institutional relationships, internally, locally and internationally TECHNICAL/FUCNTIONAL COMPETENCIES Sound corporate and commercial legal knowledge Ability to work independently and within a team Draft and negotiate loan agreements and other legal documentation Transactional negotiations at senior level Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Independent judgement and good analytical skills Capable of working in a high-pressured environment and can exercise independent judgement Ability to prioritize and plan Ability to independently provide guidance and timeous delivery on highly complex projects Ability to coach and mentor juniors on areas of specialization Good knowledge and understanding of international and local financing instruments BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES Collaboration and Influence : The successful candidate is a senior person who will be highly visible and credible with key internal and external stakeholders and proactive in aligning risk strategies to address the business. Leadership : This individual will possess excellent personal communication skills that engender credibility and confidence both inside and outside the organization and a team-first mentality. Resourceful and a self-starter, the candidate will know how to make things happen through his or her people, while also being hands-on. The ideal candidate must have natural leadership abilities and be capable of crafting the vision and creating support from within. Teamwork : A true team player. Supportive of his or her team, peers and others across the organization. Contributes to an atmosphere in which people work together, enthusiastically and effectively, in producing outstanding results. Results Oriented : Energetic, resourceful, sophisticated and savvy, with strong service orientation and positive “can-do†attitude. Fully committed to the job and to delivering outstanding work. Never satisfied with status-quo, continually striving for excellence. Enjoys working “hands-onâ€. Strong attention to detail. Judgment: Makes timely decisions while including necessary people in the decision-making process. Exhibits sound and rational judgment. Communication : Possesses excellent written/oral communication skills as well as excellent persuasive and presentation skills. Able to deal effectively with a broad range of personalities and cultures. Change agent and strategic thinker : An innovative thinker who is comfortable designing for the future, while managing day-to-day matters.  Â
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