Asst Legal Manager

We are inviting applications for legal Asst Manager for an international Bank based in London. Job Purpose:Responsible for providing legal support to various areas of the BANK operations in UK and Europe in conjunction with the Senior Manager, Legal. The individual will assist in providing legal advice, support and oversight to all areas of the Bank''s operations and team with its business units to oversee legal compliance. The incumbent will also act as an intermediary between the business units and external counsel.Area of Responsibilities1. Build internal knowledge pool on laws applicable to all areas of banking operations. Regularly update with legal opinions received from external counsel so as to build self-sufficiency in select areas.2. Keep abreast with latest developments and assess implications on Bank''s Business.3. Act as first point of reference for any legal support required from business representatives. Minimize reliance on external legal support.4. Act as intermediary between external counsels and Business representatives so as to facilitate best utilization of the external legal support.5. Proactively assess legal risks associated with different areas of Bank''s Operations. Monitor for any violations.6. Coordinate with members of Corporate Legal team in parent Bank for any matter relating to legal compliance.7. Provide internal legal support on day to day matters referred for legal advice.8. Provide legal support to the Bank''s business, control and support ..... full job details .....