Legal Officer - Rwanda

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Job Description
The Position

The role holder will be responsible for providing legal advice to the Bank in the area of compliance, documentation, recovery and other Legal advisory services.

Key Responsibilities

-Responsible for all legal matters associated with the bank.
-Ensuring statutory and contractual compliance by the bank.
-Drafting and vetting of legal contracts and service level agreements.
-Managing the legal risk of the bank.
-Review and vet facility letters, agreements, security and other legal documents for corporate borrowing customers.
-Instruct and liaise with the Bank’s external lawyers on various matters including non-standard form facility and security documents.
-Conduct legal compliance checks prior to disbursement of approved credit facilities to ensure legal documentations are in compliance with statutory requirements; the approved terms and conditions stipulated and confirm conformity of credit facilities with approved collateral margin requirements.
-Attend EXCO meetings to take minutes and give Legal advice on facility and security documents and structures when required.
-Attend Board Credit committee and ventilate measures taken to mitigate legal risks and guarantee protection of the bank’s interest on applications presented for board approval.
-Draft and review templates & standard forms for facility, MOUs and security documents and agreements to be used in connection with new products to be launched by the Bank.
-Prepare legal queries and facilitate solicitation of legal opinions from external counsel to identify legal and regulatory risks and issues.
-Provide legal advice in connection with the Credit function of the bank generally and Liaise with external legal counsel on Legal matters relating to credit.
-Instruct external lawyers and follow up to conclusion all court cases instituted for and against the bank.
-Recommend cases for write off where recovery through litigation has proved futile.
Job Requirements
  • Candidate’s Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience -A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) qualification from a recognized university -Certificate of Admission to the Roll of Advocates! Bar Association -Possess the current year’s practicing certificate -At least 3 years post admission work experience in a commercial bank involved in retail and corporate lending or a busy Law firm acting for banks and financial institutions; -Knowledge of court rules and procedures; Desired Skills and Ability -Good communication, presentation, research and analytical skills - Must be hands on in interpretation and application of legal texts and statutes -Proactive and self motivated -Excellent interpersonal skills -Team player -Good financial analytical skills -Able to demonstrate excellent organizational skills -Ability to handle pressure and work with minimum or no supervision -Strong leadership skills -Must be computer literate Only short listed candidates will, be contacted. Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights and values, and what they bring to the workplace.
Other Details
  • Category : Legal
  • Company Industry : Banking
  • Application Deadline : 2012-08-24 00:00:00
  • Location : Local
  • Apply Through : jobs@equitybank.co.ke

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