Job ID
42976
Job Title
Legal Consultant
To work for
Ahli Trust Bank (Previously Bank Audi Syria)
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Legal/Political Science - Banking/Insurance
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced Legal Consultant to provide expert legal advice and support to the bank on all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters to ensure that the bank’s operations are conducted within the framework of the applicable laws and regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
• Legal Advisory:
Provide legal opinions and advice to business units on banking transactions, contracts, and operations.
Advise on the legal implications of new products, services, and business strategies.
• Contract Management:
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, MoUs, and other legal documents.
Ensure that all agreements comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Regulatory Compliance:
Monitor changes in banking and financial regulations and assess their impact on the bank.
Support the compliance team in maintaining adherence to central bank guidelines and other regulatory bodies.
• Litigation Management:
Handle and coordinate litigation and dispute resolution processes.
Coordinate with external law firms and represent the bank in legal proceedings when necessary.
• Risk Control:
Identify legal risks and propose mitigation strategies.
Ensure all legal risks are communicated effectively to management.
• Training & Awareness:
Organize legal awareness sessions for staff about regulatory and compliance issues.
Key Responsibilities:
• Legal Advisory:
Provide legal opinions and advice to business units on banking transactions, contracts, and operations.
Advise on the legal implications of new products, services, and business strategies.
• Contract Management:
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, MoUs, and other legal documents.
Ensure that all agreements comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Regulatory Compliance:
Monitor changes in banking and financial regulations and assess their impact on the bank.
Support the compliance team in maintaining adherence to central bank guidelines and other regulatory bodies.
• Litigation Management:
Handle and coordinate litigation and dispute resolution processes.
Coordinate with external law firms and represent the bank in legal proceedings when necessary.
• Risk Control:
Identify legal risks and propose mitigation strategies.
Ensure all legal risks are communicated effectively to management.
• Training & Awareness:
Organize legal awareness sessions for staff about regulatory and compliance issues.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Law – Master’s degree is a plus.
Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
5+ years of experience in banking law or financial institutions.
Strong knowledge of banking regulations, contract law, and corporate governance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
High attention to detail and professional integrity.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
5+ years of experience in banking law or financial institutions.
Strong knowledge of banking regulations, contract law, and corporate governance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
High attention to detail and professional integrity.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Salary and Benefits
To be determined after the interview.
About us
One of the largest start-up capital ever recorded in the Syrian banking sector, opening a head office in Damascus and 14 branch across all Syrian governor, offering a diversified portfolio of commercial and retaatesil products .
Required employees number
1
Posted On
May 13, 2025
Expiry Date
Jun 12, 2025
