Legal Counsel - Zambia

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Empowering Africa's tomorrow, together...one story at a time. With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group. My Career Development Portal : Wherever you are in your career, we are here for you. Design your future. Discover leading-edge guidance, tools and support to unlock your potential. You are Absa. You are possibility. Job Summary To plan, manage and monitor the implementation of legal activities and processes in order to deliver on approved operational plans in an effective and efficient manner. Job Description The Legal Counsel (AVP) role is responsible for providing proactive, commercially sound and regulator-aligned legal advisory services to the Bank, supporting sustainable growth while safeguarding against legal and regulatory risks. The role requires a strong understanding of banking products and transactions, with accountability for structuring, negotiating and drafting complex agreements, and ensuring all documentation is legally enforceable and aligned to the Bank's risk appetite. It also involves translating legal strategy into practical business support, delivering within agreed timelines and contributing to a high-performance legal function. A core component of the role is ensuring full compliance with applicable legal and regulatory frameworks, including banking legislation, Bank of Zambia directives, AML/CFT obligations, data protection and consumer protection laws. The Legal Counsel is expected to monitor regulatory developments, provide timely and defensible advice, and support regulatory engagement and reporting processes. This includes identifying and mitigating legal risks across business activities, integrating these into enterprise risk frameworks, and managing litigation in line with internal policies to protect the Bank's interests. The role also requires strong stakeholder management and technical expertise, with responsibility for working collaboratively across business units and jurisdictions, managing external counsel, and contributing to governance and control frameworks. The Legal Counsel must demonstrate sound judgement, uphold high ethical standards, and promote a strong compliance and conduct culture within the organisation, while continuously enhancing legal processes, knowledge sharing and best practice to strengthen the Bank's overall control environment. Education Bachelor Honours Degree: Law, Military Science and Security (Required)

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