Legal Senior Specialist

About the role

The Legal Senior Specialist will develop and implement streamlined processes for contract management, ensure compliance with contractual terms, and provide critical support in litigation and dispute resolution to protect the company's interests.

Key responsibilities

• Create and maintain contract templates that comply with regulations and safeguard company interests.
• Oversee contract preparation for suppliers and service providers, ensuring compliance and project optimisation.
• Support business units during contract negotiations and procurement activities.
• Provide legal advice to investigation teams and ensure compliance with standards and legislation.
• Lead the preparation of briefs, complaints, motions and other court documents, and manage initiation of litigation processes.
• Supervise legal document preparation, review and maintenance to protect company rights.
• Manage litigation and dispute settlement activities across labour, commercial and claims matters, leading negotiations to protect legal rights.
• Collaborate with Legal and GRC teams to integrate standard contract terms and ensure legal compliance.
• Identify contractual risks, develop mitigation strategies and advise management on legal implications.
• Oversee claims, draft claim petitions and legal replies, and contribute to risk assessment and mitigation.
• Assist in designing and delivering legal training and awareness programs across the bank.

Required profile

• Legal education and professional qualification.
• Proven experience in contract administration, negotiation and compliance.
• Hands‑on experience in litigation, dispute resolution and preparation of court documents.
• Ability to analyse legal risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Strong communication skills to provide guidance to internal teams and senior management.

Required skills