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.
• Perform all tasks 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 the form below.

Please contact us should you require additional information.