Equity Bank Rwanda is one of the region’s Banks whose purpose is
to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and
economically by availing them modern, inclusive financial services that
maximize their opportunities.
With a strong footprint in Kenya, Uganda and Southern Sudan, Equity Bank is now home to more than 7 million customers, the largest customer base in the East African Region.
Currently the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve in the role outlined
below:-With a strong footprint in Kenya, Uganda and Southern Sudan, Equity Bank is now home to more than 7 million customers, the largest customer base in the East African Region.
Legal Officer (Rwanda)
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.
Candidate’s Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
- A
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) 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 analysis 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.
If you meet the above requirements, submit your application
quoting the job you are applying for to the address below by 30th April 2012.
Please include detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of the relevant certificates, testimonials, current pay and daytime telephone contact and email address.
All applications should be in soft and through the email indicated below.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Email to:- jobs@equitybank.co.ke
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.
Please include detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of the relevant certificates, testimonials, current pay and daytime telephone contact and email address.
All applications should be in soft and through the email indicated below.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Email to:- jobs@equitybank.co.ke
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.