Legal Officer - Litigation

About the Role:

This position is based in Port Moresby and will report to the Head of Legal Services. The successful incumbent will be responsible for providing legal advice and representation as required by the Bank in undertaking its operations.

Key Deliverables:

• Together with other legal officers in the Legal unit, to provide the legal advice and representation as required by the Bank in undertaking its operations;
• Provide commercially sensible and accurate legal services on a timely basis;
• Undertake all tasks assigned in a professional manner, with honesty and integrity ensuring at all times that the interests of BSP are adequately protected;
• Ensure management of all files and records of the Legal Officer are properly maintained in a manner expected of a good legal practitioner, including management of the file on Service Desk Plus as well as timely updates to management;
• Maintain professional standards including keeping up to date with the law and developments;
• Manage business partnerships and interconnected business activities;
• Provide required reports which are timely, insightful and accurate;
• Maintain a practising certificate;
• To ensure all information is kept confidential;
• To assist in the delegation, supervision, training and development of other legal officers including sharing of knowledge and precedents.
• To undertake various tasks incidental to compliance with external regulatory requirements as well as internal policies and procedures.
• Support paralegal and admin officer duties as and when required.
• Do all things incidental to supporting the Legal Services BU.

Essential Qualifications, Professional/Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law.
• Admission as a Legal Practitioner to the National and Supreme Court of Papua New Guinea.
• Must have at least 5 – 7 years of litigation experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication (written/verbal), presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong discipline around matter management and file management.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the law and its application.
• Ability to determine and analyse factual issues and apply the law.
• Proficient in legal drafting.
• Ability to articulate and clearly express views.

Think you have the appropriate skills and experience to perform this role? Send your application and detailed CV to:

The Head of Talent Management, BSP People & Culture via email jobs@bsp.com.pg.

Please contact us should you require additional information. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.

Applications close on Friday, 26 April, 2024.