Senior Legal Counsel and Company Secretary

Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry Limited (GBTI) is hiring a Senior Legal Counsel and Company Secretary at its Kingston, Georgetown headquarters. The role reports to the Board of Directors and the CEO and serves as principal legal advisor to the Board, its committees and executive management.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Company Secretary: administer Board and committee meetings, keep statutory registers and file regulatory documents
• Draft governance policies and Board charters
• Oversee the internal Legal Services team and manage external counsel
• Set legal risk frameworks and advise on complex regulatory matters
• Monitor litigation across the bank’s portfolio
• Engage with the Bank of Guyana and other regulators on governance matters

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognised university
• Admission to practise law in Guyana
• Certificate in Governance preferred
• Minimum eight years of post-admission legal experience
• At least five years in a senior legal leadership role, ideally in financial services or banking
• Experience in corporate governance, Board advisory work and litigation management

More details: https://gbtibank.com/about-us/careers/
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.