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Head Of Legal / General Counsel

Yoma Bank
Thanlyin | Yangon
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18 Jan 2023
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Head Of Legal / General Counsel
Yoma Bank, Thanlyin | Yangon

Head Of Legal / General Counsel

Yoma Bank
Yangon

Head Of Legal / General Counsel

Yoma Bank
Recruiter active 2 days ago The recruiter at this company was last active reviewing applications.
Myanmar - Yangon
Verified This job has been verified by the company as a real job vacancy.
Thanlyin | Yangon
18 Jan 2023
Verified
Recruiter active 2 days ago The recruiter at this company was last active reviewing applications.

Experience level

Director and Above

Job Function

Legal, Risk and Compliance

Job Industry

Banking/ Insurance/ Microfinance

Min Education Level

Master Degree

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

A Good Opportunity for ..

  • Managing the Legal Department of Yoma Bank, including supervising, instructing and monitoring the performance of all other members of the Legal Department, and supervising various processes undertaken by members of the Legal Department, including online and physical contract management and storage, and litigation.
  • Advising all business divisions of Yoma Bank on legal issues, including providing advice on all applicable laws, rules and regulations that apply to the banking sector and to other relevant sectors
  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal documents in relation to the Bank’s day to day operations and activities, including finance and security documents, commercial contracts and non-disclosure agreements
  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal documents relevant to the Bank’s own internal operations, including services contracts and partnership agreements
  • Assisting in developing standard agreements and customer-facing terms and conditions for new activities and products
  • Conducting legal research
  • Assisting in preparing procedures and policies for Yoma Bank as and when required
  • Liaising with and building relationships with all levels of the business
  • Performing any other responsibilities as assigned.

Open To

Foreign (Expatriate)
Male/Female

Job Requirements

  • Qualified lawyer with a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor from a foreign accredited university
  • Prior legal experience (post-qualification) from one or more law firms and/or in-house for one or more reputable commercial businesses.
  • While this role is most suited to a person with at least 8-10 years Post Qualification Experience (PQE), applicants with a minimum of 5 years PQE
  • Understanding of or exposure to the legal environment in Myanmar and/or the Myanmar Banking Sector would be favorably regarded
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively manage a small to medium sized team of lawyers and to deal with a wide range of people both internally and externally.
  • Proactive, self-motivated and highly organized.
  • Excellent under pressure and able to adapt quickly in an evolving legal environment.
  • Good knowledge of Myanmar laws and regulations.
  • Whilst a background in finance is not strictly necessary, a willingness to take on new challenges is required.
  • Fluency in English, including excellent written and verbal communication and an ability to draft to a high standard a wide range of legal documents.

What We Can Offer

Benefits

• Ferry Provided
• Mobile Phone Allowance
• Life Insurance
• Limited Medical Cover

Highlights

• Empowered Working Environment
• Diverse Team

Career Opportunities

• Learning and Development Platform
• Opportunities to Explore Multiple Career Paths
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Experience level

Director and Above

Job Function

Legal, Risk and Compliance

Job Industry

Banking/ Insurance/ Microfinance

Min Education Level

Master Degree

Job Type

Full Time

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