Job Title: Company Secretary/ Head of Legal
Organisation: Opportunity Bank
Duty Station: Kampala , Uganda
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
About US:
Opportunity Bank is a Commercial Bank licensed and supervised by Bank of Uganda. We are the Bank of choice for all who aspire to a life of dignity and purpose. We offer innovative technology-led financial solutions and training to transform lives and Communities. We do this with care, respect and in a sustainable way.
Job Summary: To provide legal services to the Board and Management and to ensure that the bank achieves its business objectives in conformity with corporate governance best practices.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- To prepare agenda and materials for Board meetings & Annual General Meeting (AGM) in consultations with the Board Chairperson and the Managing Director.
- To accurately record minutes of Board Meetings, Committee Meetings & AGM.
- To ensure that Board decisions are conveyed to the relevant departments of the Bank for them to efficiently carry out their responsibilities.
- To update the shares membership register, prepare & file annual returns and register any document which has copyrights provision under the Intellectual Property Act and comply with all the provisions in other laws relevant to the Banking Industry.
- To bring to the attention of Directors all the laws and regulations relevant to their oversight role of the Bank.
- Advising the Board on Legal and corporate governance matters.
- To support business growth by providing cost effective legal advice to the Board and Management.
- To ensure compliance with Bank’s Memorandum and Articles of Association.
- Acting as a channel of communication and information between Shareholders and Directors.
- Assisting the Chairman with providing induction and training for directors.
- Coordinating the preparation and distribution of the company’s Annual report.
- Planning the workload of the Board committees.
- Participating in formulation of appropriate recovery policies for approval by the Board.
- To ensure that all contracts and agreements are kept in safe custody.
- To provide stewardship, supervision and develop the Legal team to deliver excellent legal services that support the achievement of the overall Company Mission and Business Plan.
- To monitor external legal services and ensure effective representation of the Bank in the Courts of Law.
- Perform any other duty as may be assigned by Management from time to time
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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal applicant must hold a Masters degree in business or law is an added advantage
- Post graduate diploma in Legal practice
- Bachelor’s degree in Law
- At least six years working experience working in the banking sector with over 5 years at middle management and at least 3 years’ experience at supervisory level
- Experience with business laws and regulations affecting finance, economics, employment and human resources, mergers and acquisitions, and contract negotiations
- Leadership, strong negotiating and excellent communication skills
NB: Opportunity Bank is an equal opportunities employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of disability, gender, marital status, religion and ethnicity.
How to Apply:
All suitably Interested candidates should send their signed application letters together with their curriculum vitae to [email protected]
Deadline: 6th February 2023
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