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 Tasks and Responsibilities:

• 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;
• Provide supervision, training and guidance to all other legal officers and support staff within the Legal unit;
• To review and draft various commercial agreements, contracts and facility agreements.
• To undertake various tasks incidental to compliance with external regulatory requirements as well as internal policies and procedures.
• 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;
• Maintain professional standards including keeping up to date with the law and developments;
• Manage business partnerships and  interconnected business activities;
• Provide accurate and insightful reporting in a timely manner;
• Maintain a practising certificate;
• To ensure all information is kept confidential;
• To supervise, train and develop junior legal officers.
• Support paralegal and admin officer duties as and when required.
• Do all things incidental to supporting the Legal Services BU

You MUST meet the following requirements:

• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Law
• Be Admitted to practice in the National and Supreme Courts of Papua New Guinea.
• Have 5-7 years’ post admission experience (preferably working with or for a financial institution)
• Be Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
• Have strong communication (written/verbal) skills
• Have good presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Have strong discipline around matter management and file management.
• Have sound knowledge and understanding of the law and its application.
• Be able to quickly determine and analyse factual issues and apply the law.
• Be Proficient in legal drafting
• Be able to articulate and clearly express views

If you think you have the appropriate skills and experience to perform this role, send your application and detailed CV to:
Senior Manager Talent Acquisition, via email jobs@bsp.com.pg

Please contact us should you require additional information.