Job
Title: Principal
Legal Officer
Title: Principal
Legal Officer
Organization: Centenary
Bank
Bank
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Chief
Manager Legal Services
Manager Legal Services
About US:
Centenary Bank is
the leading Commercial Micro Finance Bank in Uganda serving over 1,300,000
clients (a quarter of the banking population) in 58 branches spread
countrywide. We are one of Uganda’s top three financial organisations,
employing more than 1,900 people. Joining Centenary Bank is an opportunity to
use your skills and experience in tackling real world problems.
the leading Commercial Micro Finance Bank in Uganda serving over 1,300,000
clients (a quarter of the banking population) in 58 branches spread
countrywide. We are one of Uganda’s top three financial organisations,
employing more than 1,900 people. Joining Centenary Bank is an opportunity to
use your skills and experience in tackling real world problems.
Job Summary: The Principal Legal Officer will mainly
prepare and review legal documents, conduct research, provide legal advice and
represent the bank in legal matters in line with best practice and bank
standards of legal risk management.
prepare and review legal documents, conduct research, provide legal advice and
represent the bank in legal matters in line with best practice and bank
standards of legal risk management.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Draft and review contracts entered into by the Bank in its
operations including but not limited to procurement of goods, services and
engagement with partners in line with set turnaround timelines. - Conduct legal research and provide legal advice and guidance for
proactive compliance of the Bank with new legislation and best practices
impacting the operating environment. - Draft, review and approve documentation for provision of loans and
advances to Bank customers and perfection and registration of such
documents in compliance with relevant legislation for enforceability in
courts of law. - Prepare reports in line with internal guidelines and advise on
appropriate legal risk and performance management measures and action. - Offer legal advice/opinions and prepare responses to notices of
intention to sue from customers or their legal representatives to redress
customers or enforce bank’s rights - Represent the Bank in courts of law and the Legal Division at
Management Committee meetings. - Review investigation reports, enquiries and internal audit findings
and make recommendations for appropriate legal action to redress/safeguard
the Bank. - Support Management in monitoring and reporting internal and external
compliance performance.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Centenary Bank Principal Legal Officer
job placement should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Law - Post graduate diploma in Legal practices
- Relevant post graduate qualifications will provide additional
advantage - Four years of post-enrolment experience with at least 2 years in a
Banking environment (applicant’s with similar experience from other
private or public entities will be considered)
Competencies
- Delivering Operational Excellence
- Delivering Customer Expectations
- Following Instructions and Procedures
- Planning and Organizing
- Understanding data and generating solutions
How to Apply:
All candidates who
desire to join Centenary Bank should send their applications by following the
instructions below; downloading an application form for employment, download
here, filling it and enclosing an application letter, Curriculum Vitae
(CV) with three professional referees and copies of academic
testimonials/certificates and send the application to:
desire to join Centenary Bank should send their applications by following the
instructions below; downloading an application form for employment, download
here, filling it and enclosing an application letter, Curriculum Vitae
(CV) with three professional referees and copies of academic
testimonials/certificates and send the application to:
General Manager
Human Resources, Centenary Bank, P.O. Box 1892 — Kampala, Uganda.
Human Resources, Centenary Bank, P.O. Box 1892 — Kampala, Uganda.
Note: While we thank all applicants for your interest. Only shortlisted
applicants will be contacted. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
applicants will be contacted. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Deadline: 21st September 2018 by 5:00pm
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