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• The jobholder will peruse Court pleadings
  and notices of intention to sue served on the Bank and liaise with the
  relevant units to provide accurate information on counterparty’s
  claims/allegations, evaluate the Bank’s rights, possible defences, etc.,
  and ensure timely action including representation in Court as the case may
  be as well as propose appropriate strategy to enforce the Bank’s rights or
  obtain the desired end.
• Draft contracts for loans and advances,
  procurement of goods and services by the Bank. Enforce the Bank’s rights
  and protect its interests under various transactions including but not
  limited to financial agreements, Lending and Collateral agreements with
  its borrowers, supply agreements, services and intellectual property
  agreements, consultancies, tenancy agreements, etc.
• Keenly review and perfect documentation of
  approved credit facilities in accordance with applicable laws, Bank
  Policy, disbursement standards and guidelines.  Review and compute statutory duty and
  fees payable on Instruments and other registrable securities and documents
  and ensure their perfection through timely registration in accordance with
  the applicable laws, Bank Policy and set Service Level Agreements. 
• Work in close liaison with immediate
  supervisor arrange for regular sessions between in-house and external
  counsel to ensure good and proper management of litigation and securities
  perfection processes and demonstration of required progress by External
  Counsel in line with agreed Service Levels.
• Prepare and submit periodic reports on
  legal suits by and against the Bank and on Securities Perfection
  Turnaround Times, conduct trend analysis thereof, Benchmark Bank
  performance and costs and recommend legal risk mitigation strategies and
  competitive practices as the case may be.
• Conduct legal research and provide legal
  advice on the likely impact of draft bills and new legislation on the
  Bank’s operations and business, and therefore new compliance standards and
  requirements.
• Review investigation and incident reports
  and findings and make recommendations for appropriate legal action to
  redress the Bank. 

• The ideal candidate for the Centenary Bank
  Senior Legal Officer career vacancy should hold an Honors’ Bachelor of
  Laws degree and a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
• Enrolled Advocate of the High Court of
  Uganda.
• Previous experience in negotiating and
  drafting commercial transaction contracts and documents with bias in land
  conveyancing, sale of goods, services and contracts and financial
  agreements.
• Hands-on experience in operations and
  processes of various relevant public offices for example URA, URSB, Land
  Administration, etc.
• Active Court practice for at least 4 years
  in a reputable or busy law firm.
• Practical knowledge of Banking, Finance,
  Corporate and Commercial Laws and current best practices.
• Experience with a financial institution or
  as in-house counsel may be an added advantage.
• Good drafting, writing, communication and
  reporting skills.
• Analytical and able to provide prompt and
  sound legal solutions and advice for the business.
• Agile, a good team player with good client
  relationship management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and deliver on
  deadlines with a good level of accuracy under minimum supervision.
• Self-driven with a high level of
  confidentiality.

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