Senior Legal Officer Job Placements – Centenary Bank
Job Title: Senior Legal Officer
Organization: Centenary Bank
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Legal Manager – Litigation
Grade/Rank: 2
About US:
Centenary Bank is a commercial bank in Uganda. It is one of the commercial banks licensed by the Bank of Uganda, the central bank and national banking regulator
Job Summary: The Senior Legal Officer will draft and review legal documents including pleadings, contracts, credit facilities and securities and represent the bank in legal matters including in courts of law in line with the law, bank policies, regulations and best practice
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Represent the Bank in courts of law, and also represent the Legal Division at management meetings.
- Provide legal advice, draft and review legal correspondence by/to the Bank, including notices to instigate court action and follow through to ensure that consumers and Bank rights are protected or enforced as the case may be.
- Support Management in identifying emerging legal risk, mitigants and in setting performance measures and recommend action in respect of external counsel services.
- Draft and review contracts to be executed by the Bank in its operations including but not limited to commercial and finance contracts, engagements with partners, review and renewal of leases and tenancy agreements.
- Perfection and registration of customer credit transactions documents and securities respectively for compliance with relevant standards and legislation. Conduct periodical review of credit documentation and make recommendations to Management.
- Conduct legal research and provide sound and proactive legal advice for the Bank’s compliance with new legislation and best practices impacting the operating environment.
- Review investigation reports and make appropriate recommendations for legal action to redress/safeguard the Bank’s assets and reputation.
- Support Management in delivering, monitoring and reporting compliance with the divisional operating plan, budget and service level agreements.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal applicant must a bachelor’s degree in law and Post graduate diploma in legal practice (LDC)
- At least Four (4) years post enrolment active court practice; experience in the commercial, land, industrial and criminal divisions will be an added advantage.
- Following instructions and apt knowledge of civil and criminal Procedures
- Proactive planning and organization skills with ability to generate initiatives or innovate to bring about continuous improvement in performance of the function
- Writing and report preparation with a view of attaining customer expectations and satisfying Bank standards.
- Proper analysis of legal content and ability to generate good business solutions
- Delivering Operational Excellence with minimum supervision
How to Apply:
All interested and qualifies candidates Download an Application For Employment form from the link below
Fill the form and enclose an application letter, updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), plus copies of all academic credentials, testimonials and contact details of three competent referees.
General Manager Human Resource Centenary Bank, Mapeera House, 3rd Floor, P.O. Box 1892, Kampala.
Note: We appreciate the interest you have shown in growing the Bank business with our team. However only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Deadline: 9th March 2020 by 5:00 pm