Lead Specialist: Legal
Core
Principal Legal Counsel leading legal risk management and product structuring for Pan Africa Cash Management business.
Role type
Principal Legal Counsel (Transactional Banking)
Builds
Complex financial products (Cash Management, Trade, Working Capital) for Pan Africa
Domain
Banking, Financial Services, Cross-border Transactions
Required skills
Legal risk management, Financial product structuring, Regulatory compliance, Cross-border transaction advisory, Product development, Documentation standards, Team leadership, Strategic planning, Stakeholder management, Project management
Preferred skills
Banking law expertise, Automation/analytics integration, Industry initiative leadership
Technologies
Legal tech tools, Analytics platforms, Digital enablement frameworks
Responsibilities
Lead structuring of complex financial products; Identify and mitigate legal risks across transaction lifecycle; Shape design and evolution of CIB products; Maintain legal templates and internal policies; Mentor junior legal and product professionals
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship