Chief Legal and Corporate Affairs Officer

Provides general legal advice to the group and to contribute to the Group Strategy. In doing manages the activities of the Legal, Securities and Corporate Services Department of the BPWCCL Group.

Chief Legal and Corporate Affairs Officer

Department: Legal & Corporate Affairs
Reports To: Group Chief Executive Officer
Supervises: Securities Officer, Legal Officer, Trust Officer, Corporate Secretarial Services Assistant

Job Purpose

Provide strategic legal counsel to the BPWCCUL Group and lead the Legal, Securities, and Corporate Secretarial functions. Ensure strong governance, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and alignment with the Group’s long-term strategy.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Legal Advisory & Governance

• Provide legal advice and documentation support to the Group, including the Board, Committees, Management, and Staff.
• Interpret laws and regulations relevant to Group operations.
• Manage litigation, external legal services, and delinquent loan recoveries.
• Review and approve all legal documents executed on behalf of the Group.
• Monitor legislative changes that may impact the organization.
• Ensure compliance for all existing and proposed products.

Corporate Secretarial & Compliance

• Oversee corporate secretarial services for the Group and its subsidiaries.
• Maintain the central repository for legal and security documents.
• Ensure effective systems for governance, document custody, and regulatory compliance.

Leadership & Department Management

• Develop and implement departmental strategies aligned with Group goals.
• Manage departmental budgets, performance, reporting, and resource allocation.
• Guide and develop team members through training, coaching, and performance management.
• Establish and monitor service standards, income targets, and operational metrics.

Trust, Estate & Related Services

• Provide expertise in estate administration, wills, and trust services.

Cross-Functional Support

• Collaborate with Human Resources on employment-related legal matters.
• Support business units with legal guidance as required.

Other

• Conduct legal research, prepare legal documents, and perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master of Laws (LLM) plus Certificate of Legal Education with 7+ years corporate legal experience; OR
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) plus Certificate of Legal Education with 10+ years corporate legal experience.
• Chartered Corporate Secretary designation required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of corporate, contract, and regulatory law.
• Understanding of institutional policies and regulatory environments.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Strong leadership and supervisory abilities.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to mentor teams and present to executive audiences.
• Proficient in business/financial analysis and computer applications.
• Able to anticipate challenges, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Operates with a consulting and project-management mindset.