Legal Manager, Commercial (1)

Job Purpose: Reporting to the Senior Legal Manager, Commercial, this position leads a team to provide legal services to the business with an emphasis on commercial legal aspects, particularly in end-to-end contract life cycle management as well as new product implementation by the business. The Legal Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of contract-related matters within the organization. This role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, ensuring legal compliance, mitigating risks, and providing legal support to internal stakeholders. The Legal Manager in Charge of Contracts plays a critical role in protecting the organization's interests and maintaining strong contractual relationships.

Main Responsibilities:

• Conduct training and knowledge sessions across branches for easy cross-selling and appreciation of Trade products.

Contract Drafting and Review: 

• Prepare, review, and revise a wide range of contracts, including client agreements, vendor contracts, service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and licensing agreements.
• Ensure contract terms and conditions comply with legal requirements, organizational policies, and industry best practices.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with contractual provisions. 

Contract Negotiation: 

• Engage in negotiations with external parties to secure favorable contract terms and conditions that align with the organization's interests.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as sales, procurement, and operations, to address contract-related concerns and negotiate mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Provide guidance and support during contract negotiations, ensuring the organization's objectives are met. 

 

Contract Management: 

• Establish and maintain a comprehensive contract management system, including contract templates, standard clauses, and processes for contract creation, execution, and storage.
• Monitor contract performance, compliance, and deadlines, and take appropriate actions to ensure adherence to contractual obligations.
• Track contract renewals, amendments, and terminations, and proactively manage the organization's contractual obligations. 

Legal Compliance: 

• Stay up to date with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards to ensure contractual compliance.
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal and regulatory requirements related to contract management.
• Develop and implement processes to ensure compliance with data protection, confidentiality, and intellectual property laws in contractual agreements. 

Legal Risk Mitigation: 

• Identify and assess legal risks associated with contractual relationships and propose risk mitigation strategies.
• Advise management on potential legal implications of contractual provisions and recommend appropriate modifications or alternative approaches to mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure risk management considerations are integrated into the contract review and negotiation processes. 

Contract Dispute Resolution: 

• Assist in resolving contract-related disputes, including dispute analysis, negotiation, and, if necessary, engagement with external legal counsel.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to seek timely resolution of contractual issues, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Provide guidance on dispute resolution mechanisms specified in contracts, such as mediation, arbitration, or litigation. 

 

Collaboration and Training: 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, procurement, and operations, to provide legal guidance on contractual matters.
• Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate employees on contract management best practices, legal requirements, and risk awareness.
• Foster strong working relationships with internal stakeholders to promote effective communication and collaboration on contract-related matters. 

Daily Responsibilities. 

• Vet/draw up contracts in the best interests of the bank for internal review and approval and ensure compliance with company policies as well as applicable laws or regulations.
• Interprets contracts and advice on contractual responsibilities.
• Manages the registration of new contracts, their safe custody and retrieval.
• Management of Internal and external stakeholder relations.
• Perform other legal related duties as required by the Senior Manager, Legal Services.

Competency

• In-depth knowledge of contract law, commercial transactions, and relevant legal principles
• Strong understanding of contract terms and conditions, risk assessment, and legal implications.
• Familiarity with laws and regulations applicable to contract management, such as data protection, intellectual property, and confidentiality.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to assess complex contractual provisions and identify potential legal risks.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively articulate legal concepts and negotiate contract terms.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple contracts and prioritize workload.

 

Educational qualifications and work experience: 

• University Degree in Law
• Diploma in Legal Practice or Pursuing.
• Master’s degree in Commercial Law is added Advantage
• 3 or more years of progressive experience in sales and marketing, credit and lending, general banking operations, card operations (Visa & Mastercard) relationship management and stakeholder management, Digital Banking Operations.
• Total Minimum No of Years’ Required - 5 years
• Legal document reviewing and drafting - 3 years
• Legal Communication and advocacy - 3 years

Deadline: February 26th, 2026