Legal Head, Uganda

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group and an innovative player on the global stage, offering a range of career-enhancing opportunities and the chance to work alongside some of the sector's most talented and motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals and businesses of all sizes to high-net-worth families, multinational corporates and institutions.

We're passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve, while creating a real sense of purpose for our people.

The Legal Head, Stanbic Bank Uganda is responsible for defining and driving the Country Legal Strategy, providing expert legal counsel to Executive Management and key stakeholders, and ensuring the effective management of legal and reputational risk across the Bank. The role provides strategic leadership to the Legal function, safeguarding the organisation's interests while enabling sustainable business growth and innovation. The role also interacts closely with the Standard Bank Group regional legal function.

• Postgraduate Degree in Law from a recognised institution.
• Admission to practice law and possession of relevant professional legal qualifications.
• At least 15 years Post Qualification Experience (PQE) with more than 10 years' experience managing legal risk, providing legal advisory services and leading complex legal negotiations within the financial services sector.
• At least 5 years' experience in a senior legal leadership, legal counsel or legal management role, with exposure to wholesale and corporate transactions.
• Demonstrated experience in developing legal strategy, leading legal teams and managing legal risk within a highly regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial services legislation, regulatory frameworks and corporate legal practices.
• Must meet the "fit and proper" criteria as defined by regulatory standards applicable to executive managers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and implement the Country Legal Strategy in alignment with Group Legal standards and the broader business strategy.
• Provide expert legal advice to Executive Management, governance forums and business leaders on complex, high-value and strategic matters.
• Oversee the management of legal, regulatory and reputational risks, ensuring that risks are appropriately identified, assessed and mitigated.
• Provide legal oversight and guidance on strategic transactions, including complex and cross-border transactions across business areas.
• Lead the drafting, review, negotiation and interpretation of legal agreements, policies and other legal documentation.
• Manage litigation, disputes and external legal counsel to ensure effective representation and protection of the Bank's interests.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, industry bodies, external legal practitioners and other key stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation and the adoption of legal technology to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the Legal function.
• Lead, develop and mentor a high-performing Legal team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration and accountability.
• Provide oversight of legal budgets, external legal spend and related governance requirements.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Convincing People
• Developing Strategies
• Directing People
• Documenting Facts
• Establishing Rapport
• Interacting with People
• Making Decisions
• Providing Insights
• Resolving Conflict
• Seizing Opportunities
• Showing Composure

Technical Competencies

• Legal Advisory & Interpretation
• Legal Compliance
• Legal Drafting
• Legal Knowledge
• Legal Research
• Corporate Legal Services Management
• Dispute Resolution
• Financial Industry Regulatory Framework
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Legal Risk Management

Join us and help shape the future of banking by providing strategic legal leadership that protects our reputation, enables growth and creates value for our clients, colleagues and communities.