Bank of Africa – Uganda Ltd.
is part of GROUPE BANK OF AFRICA (BOA) comprising 16 Commercial Banks, 3
Leasing Companies, 2 Investment Companies, a Stock Brokerage Company, an Asset
Management Company and a Mortgage Bank. It spans 15 African countries and
France, employing over 5,000 people.

Job Summary: The
BOA Legal Manager, Special Assets will be responsible for overseeing all legal
aspects of the Bank’s special assets including client reviews, litigation,
restructuring, reorganization and debt recovery.

Key Duties and
Responsibilities:

Oversee
all legal work relating to special assets;
Supervise
and control all correspondence and recovery documentation on special
assets accounts;
Manage
the Bank’s external lawyers on all matters relating to special assets;
Regularly
review legal briefs and attend court on behalf of the Bank where
necessary;
Works
closely with Senior Management, prepare and negotiate positions with
clients, and represent the Bank in all cases of mediation and arbitration;
Lead
the drafting and review of contracts and service level agreements (SLA’s)
between the Bank and third party service providers;
Continuously
provide briefs to management on the progress of litigation cases, and
provide regular, compressive reports on the allocated portfolio and
related legal progress;
Provide
general legal advice to the special assets department and management at
large.

Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:

The
ideal candidate should hold a Law degree from a recognized university.
Possession of an MBA or professional qualification will be an added
advantage;
Be
an enrolled advocate of the High Court of Uganda;
A
minimum of five or more years’ experience in court litigation and debt
recovery preferably in the financial industry;
Strong
knowledge of the relevant legal and financial regulatory framework in
Uganda;
Excellent
ICT skills;
Conscientiousness
and attention to details;
Self-drive
and results focus;
Self-organization
and task effectiveness;
Excellent
analytical and negotiation skills;
Strong
communication skills (verbal, written and presentation);
Confidence
and assertiveness;
Good
networking skills, tact and diplomacy; with ability to influence key
people inside and outside the Bank;
Team
player with good interpersonal skills;
Possess
the ability to work under pressure, and exercise excellent judgment.

How to Apply:

All candidates who wish to
join the banking industry should send a cover letter and up-to date curriculum
vitae strictly by email (no scans) to the address below. Your application
should include three references. Please indicate the job title, ‘Legal Manager
-Special Assets’ in the subject line.

Talent Manager, Bank of
Africa – Uganda Ltd.

Email to:
Apply by Email

Deadline: 6^th April,
2015

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