Senior Vice President Legal

Lesha Bank is searching for the greatest talent and brightest minds to contribute to the current growth phase at our bank. We are looking for top-tier individuals who are passionate and hungry to add value from day one. Every day at Lesha is different, presenting a new challenge with the opportunity to contribute and grow. We are looking for a Senior Vice President - Legal.

Under the instructions and guidance of the Chief of Legal, to perform legal tasks and provide legal support to the Legal Department and with the Bank's departments on legal matters including support to the Corporate secretarial department. To liaise externally with the regulatory authorities in various jurisdictions, legal service providers, and other parties on legal matters as directed by the Chief.

Key Responsibilities:

• To draft legal documents including but not limited to contracts, agreements, resolutions, minutes of meetings, and other documents as directed by the Head of Legal.
• To provide legal advice and support to the bank's division on matters arising from the investment and bank various products/services.
• Advising on financial regulation
• Providing general commercial advice in an in-house financial services context.
• Support the legal team in managing external counsel
• Prepare corporate governance documents, power of attorneys and other authorization documents and attend to necessary registrations essential for corporate governance transactions
• Maintain corporate secretarial records of investment vehicles investment companies
• Contribute to continual improvement of IMS and comply to organizational policy and process requirements
• Legal Advisory: Provide expert legal counsel on a wide range of matters, including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, financing arrangements, and corporate governance.
• Transaction Support: Lead the legal aspects of transaction structuring, negotiation, and documentation, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This includes drafting and reviewing underwriting agreements, purchase agreements, engagement letters, and confidentiality agreements.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all investment banking activities comply with local and international regulatory requirements, including those set by the Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) and other relevant bodies.
• Risk Management: Identify and assess legal risks associated with business operations and transactions, and develop strategies to mitigate these risks effectively.
• Policy Development: Develop and implement internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards, including anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) laws.
• Dispute Resolution: Manage and oversee any legal disputes or litigation involving the investment banking division, working closely with external counsel as necessary.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with regulatory authorities, external legal advisors, and other stakeholders on legal matters affecting the investment banking division.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Law; a Master's degree or equivalent professional qualifications (e.g., Bar admission) is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within the investment banking sector. Prior experience in the Middle East, particularly in Qatar, is highly desirable.
• Knowledge: In-depth understanding of investment banking products and services, as well as familiarity with the regulatory environment governing financial institutions in Qatar, including the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) and Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA) regulations.
• Skills: Exceptional analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to provide strategic legal advice in a fast-paced environment.
• Certifications: Admission to practice law in a recognized jurisdiction; additional certifications in compliance or risk management are a plus.