Vice President, Litigation (Group Legal)

Job Descriptions

• The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 8 years of post-admission legal experience, specifically in the areas of corporate law, banking, finance, trust, and litigation, gained either in law firms or as in-house legal counsel.
• Must have a strong professional understanding of business, banking, syariah law, and related conventions.
• The role requires extensive knowledge of operations and the ability to provide legal counsel while managing the Bank's diverse portfolio of legal challenges that substantially influence the Bank's and/or Group's business, ensuring the protection of the Bank/Group's interests.
• This includes advising, guiding, and addressing immediate legal issues, as well as leveraging information to propose and validate changes that facilitate safe and profitable business operations.
• Should be capable of independently handling complex cases with minimal oversight from the Head of Department.
• Responsible for leading the team to achieve their portfolio objectives, overseeing the Group's litigation and regulatory disputes, and delivering cost-effective and efficient legal strategies to address the litigation and dispute resolution needs of the Group's business.

 KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES                                                                                  

•  Deliver legal counsel on litigation and dispute resolution to management and business units to mitigate the Group's company/business risks.                              
• Ensure that the charge-out of Legal Services is accurately reported and assigned according to Business Units.           
• Guarantee value for money and quality in the legal services rendered to business units by Group Legal and outside solicitors.                                                                                  
• Oversee and manage the Group's litigation and regulatory disputes, implementing strategies to effectively meet litigation and dispute resolution requirements while minimizing reputational risks for the Group.
• Provide precise and timely legal advice to the Bank's business units and branches, offering practical and commercially viable solutions.                                                                           
• Develop solutions by customizing and structuring product packages to align with client needs for mutual benefit between the Bank/Group and the client.                                          
• Ensure adherence to the guidelines and protocols established by the department and other relevant areas within the Bank to maintain efficient daily operations.                             
• Plan and coordinate system flows both within the department and the unit.                     
• Supervise legal counsels to optimize performance and ensure internal customer satisfaction.        
• Maintain proficiency in applicable rules and procedures, ensuring that all staff are informed of these regulations.                                                                                        
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements as well as internal policies and procedures.     
• Establish adequate control measures to monitor any changes or updates to rules and procedures, ensuring compliance.