Advocate

Job Title: Senior Lawyer

Job Summary:

As a Senior Lawyer, you will be responsible for providing expert legal advice to Banks and financial Institution. Making and finalization of Legal report + Vetting reports for individual Property as well as for Approved project Funding (APF) files in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and best practices. This role requires extensive legal experience, superior judgment, and the ability to navigate high-stakes, high-profile legal issues.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Legal Advice and Counsel:
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• Provide expert legal advice to Banks and Financial Institutions and Making and finalization of Legal report + Vetting reports for individual Property as well as for Approved project Funding (APF) files in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and best practices. This role requires extensive legal experience, superior judgment, and the ability to navigate high-stakes, high-profile legal issues.
• Review and interpret legal documents, statutes, contracts, and regulations to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.

1. Leadership and Mentorship:
2. Mentor junior lawyers and staff, providing guidance on case strategy, legal research, and professional development.

1. Client Relationship Management:
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• Maintain and cultivate strong relationships with Bank/FI, providing personalized legal services and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Understand client needs and objectives, offering strategic legal solutions that align with business goals.

1. Drafting and Review of Legal Documents:
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• Draft, review, and negotiate complex legal documents, including Legal reports +vetting reports related to property, contracts, agreements, memoranda, and policies.
• Ensure legal documents are compliant with relevant laws and industry standards.

1. Risk Management and Compliance:
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• Identify legal risks and potential liabilities in business operations and provide recommendations to mitigate those risks.
• Ensure adherence to corporate governance, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.

1. Billing and Budgeting:
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• Oversee and manage the billing process for legal services provided, ensuring accurate and timely invoicing.
• Contribute to budgeting for legal operations and manage legal costs effectively.

1. Business Development:
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• Participate in business development activities, including client presentations, networking events, and marketing initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to expand legal services within existing client relationships.