The key responsibilities shall focus on the following -

- Articulate the Legal & Compliance strategy that supports business strategy and incorporates leading practices

- Update & advise on corporate law impacting the business

- Recommend necessary actions and plans to the Management Committee in order to ensure sustainable business performance and shareholder value

- Be updated on the changing legal landscape regarding banking, financial and payment systems.

- Establish contact and relationship with regulators so as to be able to position the company in a correct fashion and able to articulate the company's position in front of the regulators.

- Provide overall support to Business on legal and compliance issues

- Devise systems and processes to ensure speedy response and resolution to in-house queries/ cases

- Responsible for drafting and negotiating all transactional agreements to ensure that the interest of the Company is protected and legal risks are mitigated

- Oversee the development of manuals and checklists to guide different functions on compliance issues

- Proactive management of litigation and advise/help internal stakeholders on the same

- Familiarize the management team on compliance issues and facilitate legal due diligence and provide the executive summary to the in house team

- Monitor compliance and recommend corrective action where necessary & ensure 100% filings

- Efficient management of the legal documents and ensure that critical documents are always in the company's custody and available for reference in an efficient manner

- Liaise with external counsels when required

- Fulfill legal, secretarial requirements for corporate governance

- Update and advise on corporate law impacting the business

- Call Board and shareholders meetings

- Ensure proper documentation that helps pre-empt/ prevent litigation by representing the company in court hearings and liaising with external counsel when required

- Support HR in employee motivation, competence building & retention initiatives

- Guide & motivate team & set objectives in line with employee capabilities & organizational requirements

- Enhance & strengthen governance including board committees, charters, and transparency in disclosures

- Develop and adapt systems and manage relationships with regulators, government agencies, Ministries and other regulatory authorities:

- Enhance organization's credibility and reputation with the regulatory authorities