Head of Legal - GGC Office
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Core Responsibilities Legal Advisory Provides legal advice in the context of this role (see Section 4). Works with external legal counsel as required. Prepares and issues variou.
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Core Responsibilities Legal Advisory Provides legal advice in the context of this role (see Section 4). Works with external legal counsel as required. Prepares and issues various legal reports in a timely manner. Supports the Group General Counsel with preparing and managing the Legal budget. Manages special legal and regulatory projects and collaborates with other lawyers in FAB Group Legal. Knowledge of External Environment Stays abreast of new laws and regulations through continuous legal education, attending professional conferences, and participating in professional associations. Provides updates to the FAB Group s senior businesspersons on new legislation and regulatory developments that may have an impact on the FAB Group and advises on how to comply with such new legislation and regulations. Knowledge Sharing Works closely and develops a positive professional relationship with the other members of the legal function and shares legal knowledge and best practices with legal colleagues, including providing formal and informal training sessions at the direction of the Group General Counsel and Heads of Legal. Stakeholder Management Liaises with external law firms and relevant authorities (such as courts) to ensure the effective resolution of all legal matters affecting the FAB Group. Learning and Development Functions as a subject matter expert and provides input on learning and development initiatives including training content to ensure value addition and relevance. MIS and Reporting Ensures that all requisite reports are prepared in a timely and accurate manner, and meet the FAB Group s requirements, policies, and standards. People Management Responsibilities Defines goals and key performance indicators for direct reports and ensures effective implementation of the FAB performance management process. Develops talent within the team by providing guidance and coaching to achieve defined goals . Specific Accountability Works closely with the Group General Counsel on matters the Group General Counsel is tasked to handle, which shall cover a broad spectrum of topics, ranging from corporate governance, sensitive non-performing loan recovery cases, corporate structuring, strategic M&A, managing enforcement actions, material litigation against the Group, etc. Act as line manager to a Paralegal who supports the Group Legal Department with administrative matters which include trademark management, litigation reporting, management information reports, creation of presentations, supporting department events and similar activities. Acts as line manager to a Legal Associate who supports the Group Legal Department with the processing of legal invoices, litigation reporting, the annual Business Continuity Planning, and the recurring Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA process).
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