Application ends: 27 Feb 2024
EXCELLING OPPORTUNITIES
The Mauritius Commercial Bank (Maldives) Pvt Ltd has for the last 15 years been actively contributing to the enhancement of the banking sector in the Maldives, offering a comprehensive range of services to meet the needs of its valued customers. Our continued success will depend on our capacity to be attentive and innovative to our key stakeholders, including our clients and personnel.
We currently have an opportunity for a proactive and dynamic individual with a strong analytical mind-set. If you wish to be part of our team, we invite you to explore the following job vacancy.
IN-HOUSE LEGAL COUNSEL
Job Purpose
Ensure that the Bank operates according to the laws, regulations and procedures relevant to Banking Industry. Advise and assist the business on all legal aspects of the banking framework. Liaise with the bank's external legal counsel for follow up on litigation and recovery cases
Responsibilities
• Draft, review and vet MCB agreements and legal documents
• Advise and assist the business on all legal aspects of the banking framework, in connection with the existing laws and regulations, both on a local and international dimensions.
• Work with the bank's external legal counsel as the representative of the Bank and attend Court sessions and other legal matters that are deemed necessary.
• Translate local laws, regulations, conventions, letters or other international legal documents or parts thereof as required by the business.
• Submit claims and work as primary legal counsel and attend court sessions to represent the bank on all legal matters including court cases, and signing of legal documents in court related to assigned Debt Recovery Cases.
• Provide assistance to management in creating internal regulations and policies.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Law/Banking/Finance
• Banking experience and conversant with the related facility agreements, and documentations will be an added advantage
• Over 5 years’ experience in relevant field.
• Fully Conversant in Maldivian Laws and regulations; including but not limited to Banking Regulatory Framework and Anti-Money
• Laundering laws and regulations
• Excellent knowledge of written and oral communication in English and Dhivehi
Only candidates meeting the above criteria need to apply along with their CV, copy of National Identity Card, attested, and accredited copies of certificates
addressed to:
Human Resources
The Mauritius Commercial Bank (Maldives) Private Limited
H. Sifa Building, Male’
*Application open for locals only*
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