Head, Trust Service Lawyer

Our client is looking to strengthen their expanding team and currently has opportunities for individuals with a commercial law background with direct experience in effective generation and execution of Trust Service mandates across but not limited to Private, Public & Corporate Trust and carry out the underlisted functions:

• Generate new business mandates for the company in line with approved budget(s) from time to time;
• Supervise the drafting and review of all legal documentation and agreements.
• Manage client segment as defined for Unit
• Act as liaison officer with Regulatory Authorities.
• Responsible for client relationships, advising on trusts, foundations and estate planning issues, supervising own portfolio of mandates and implementing new structures.
• Responsible for new product development in Trusts, Wealth and Estate Planning Service.
• Generate and Oversee a considerable portfolio of trusts
• Liaise with clients and external solicitors to ensure and monitor perfection of security documents.
• Liaise with Operations/Accounts to ensure relevant payments/deduction are made and invoices issued for Trustees Fees as at when due.
• Ensure regulatory awareness, compliance and information communication
• Perform other assigned functions by the Management.

Qualification/ Skills Requirement:

• LLB in a reputable institution with minimum of 2.2 CGPA
• Master degree in commercial law from a recognized university will be an advantage
• A minimum of 8 years’ work experience in Trust related assignment
• Excellent communication skills.
• Detail oriented and accurate
• Strong Leadership Skills.
• Knowledge of current trends in the capital market.
• Financial literacy and efficiency
• Understanding and execution of Trust Services, Wealth Management.