- Review and revise the existing policies and procedures for the domestic and overseas operations serviced by Group Legal to ensure these reflect current practices and changes in relevant laws/ regulations (where same is not handled by Compliance).
- Plan, direct and manage the activities of assigned professional and non-professional personnel in Group Legal. Delegate assignments and provide counseling and guidance in the performance of their work.
- Monitor the local / international regulatory environment, as applicable, and assess the impact of related changes on the overall Group risk profile (where same is not handled by Compliance).
- Assist all business areas with the preparation of template documentation where the volume of transactions justifies this.
- Approves (with or without external legal consultants) documentation where standard documentation is not available, or where deviations from standard documentation are required.
- Ensure provision of well-researched legal advice to all departments within the Group on matters relating to Group's transactions and its IP/IT rights.
- Ensure the maintenance of a database of the Group’s legal documentation.
- Provide legal opinion on new activities and products and on complex IP/IT issues (including legal data privacy concerns).
- Act within the limits of the powers delegated to the incumbent and delegate authority to the respective departmental / unit heads and monitor exercise of the same.
- Develop and implement adequate monitoring system from Group Legal’s perspective to ensure that QNB Group’s interests are safeguarded. Work in close liaison with other units in the Group in identifying potential opportunities to develop a culture of Legal awareness across the Group.