DB/ Vacancy-0275/24 – Senior Attorney, Litigation
Job Title: Senior Attorney, Litigation
Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law.
- Additional certification in law, banking, finance or similar fields is an added advantage.
Experience
- Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience
Job Summary
-
- Senior Attorney, Litigation is responsible for representing the Bank before judicial & quasi- judicial tribunals, preparation and handling of cases (pleading, defenses and petition).
Required Competencies
- Required Behavioral Competency
-
Interpersonal and cross-cultural skills, including ability to build collaborative relationships with sensitivity to diversity/inclusion.
-
Creativity and innovation skills.
-
Action oriented.
-
Quality focus and attention to detail.
-
Professionalism and integrity in line with Dashen Bank values.
-
Good oral and written communication skills.
-
Critical and analytical thinking and problem solving skills.
-
Personal motivation and drive exhibited through commitment to hard work, continuous improvement and achievement of goals.
-
Good customer relationship management skills (internal and external customers).
-
Risk awareness and focus – demonstrates understanding of risk management practices, standards and regulatory requirements.
Required Technical Competency
-
-
Good understanding of court practice, litigation/dispute resolution with good knowledge in commercial law.
-
Legal writing skills including ability to develop proposals, concept papers, position papers, legal memos and briefs as well as write reports.
-
Experience in the litigation process- from institution of proceedings to settlement.
-
Case management- ability to create appropriate litigation strategies, prioritize actions, ensure proper use of time and resources etc.
-
-
