Legal Counsel (Cross-Border Banking)
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Legal Counsel (Cross-Border Banking) — SBM Group
SBM Group, Mauritius's second-largest banking group, seeks a Legal Counsel for its cross-border banking operations at SBM Tower, Port Louis. SBM is the only Mauritian bank with a wholly owned subsidiary holding a full banking licence in India (SBM Bank India, regulated by the Reserve Bank of India) — making this role uniquely cross-jurisdictional.
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The Legal Counsel will support legal matters across SBM's Mauritius, India, Kenya, and Madagascar operations. The role involves cross-border lending documentation, regulatory compliance with the Banking Act 2004 and the Reserve Bank of India regulations, trade finance, and corporate governance for a complex multi-jurisdictional banking group listed on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius.
Responsibilities
- Draft and review credit documentation for SBM's domestic and cross-border lending portfolio
- Advise on regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions (Mauritius, India, Kenya, Madagascar)
- Support corporate governance and board reporting for SBM Group's SEM-listed entities
- Handle trade finance documentation and correspondent banking agreements
- Coordinate with external counsel in India, Kenya, and Madagascar on cross-border matters
- Advise on FIAMLA compliance and cross-border AML/CFT harmonisation
Requirements
- Barrister or Attorney admitted by the Mauritius Bar Council with 4–7 years' post-admission experience
- Banking and finance law background with cross-border transaction exposure
- Knowledge of the Banking Act 2004, Bank of Mauritius guidelines, and ideally Reserve Bank of India regulations
- Experience with credit documentation, trade finance, or correspondent banking
- Understanding of corporate governance for SEM-listed financial institutions
- LL.B. from a recognised institution; experience in Indian or East African legal environments advantageous
- English fluency required; French and Hindi/Bhojpuri advantageous
Compensation
Rs70,000 - Rs100,000/year
Practice Area
General Legal
Position
Mid
Application Deadline
May 19, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
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