• Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts ensuring legal precision.
• Provides strategic legal advice on regulatory, contractual, and risk matters.
• Lead legal due diligence and streamline documentation systems.

The Company

A leading financial authority at the core of Papua New Guinea’s economy, the institution champions monetary stability, resilient financial systems, and inclusive economic growth. By blending international best practices with deep local understanding, it fosters responsible banking, financial innovation, and broader access to essential services, especially in underserved areas. Driven by strong leadership and a clear public mission, it upholds the values of integrity, transparency, and sustainable national development.

The Role

Reporting to the General Counsel, this senior legal role plays a key part in driving strategic legal initiatives and safeguarding the Bank’s commercial and regulatory interests. You will lead the review and negotiation of complex agreements, provide high-level legal and regulatory advice, manage legal risk, and oversee due diligence. This position is critical in strengthening legal governance, ensuring compliance, and supporting operational transparency and integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including loans, vendor contracts, and service-level agreements. Ensuring clarity, legal accuracy, and full compliance with internal policies and legal standards.
• Provides timely and practical legal advice on contractual rights, obligations, and risks to support informed decision-making across the organisation.
• Ensures legal compliance by identifying risks, conducting thorough research, and developing proactive strategies that strengthen governance and protect organisational interests.
• Conducts legal due diligence on counterparties and supports the full transaction lifecycle, from negotiation through to execution and post-closing matters.
• Maintains accurate and organised legal documentation and supports the development and improvement of contract templates and management tools for greater efficiency and consistency.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Law and a current Practising Certificate minimum 10 years of experience in commercial law, ideally within a law firm, corporate legal team, or financial institution.
• Well-versed in regulatory compliance and governance, with sound knowledge of banking laws, financial regulations, and industry standards relevant to commercial transactions.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of delivering practical legal solutions and managing legal risks in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders and contribute to strategic outcomes.

To apply for this position, interested candidates are asked to submit:

• A cover letter addressing key criteria of the role
• An updated CV in Microsoft Word format, outlining employment history, educational qualifications, and listing three referees (referees will only be contacted if shortlisted)

Our client's priority is to provide opportunities to high performing Papua New Guineans for this position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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