Centenary Bank Jobs – Principal Legal Officer

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Organization: Centenary Bank
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Chief Manager
Legal
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 1,500 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 be carrying out research, provide legal advice, draft and
review legal documents and represent the Centenary Bank in courts of law in
accordance with the law, bank policies and procedures.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Represent the Bank in Courts of law,
    monitor the progress of court cases and provide regular feedback on the
    performance of external legal counsel with regard to cases in his/her
    portfolio.
  • Institute legal action to safeguard the
    Bank’s interests, and respond to customer complaints in form of notices of
    intention to sue in a timely manner.
  • Review and/or draft documentation for
    credit facilities offered by the Bank to its customers in line with the
    relevant laws, regulations, Bank policies and procedures.
  • Advise on all legal and appropriate action
    for efficient and effective recovery of non-performing credit facilities.
  • Draft and draw service level agreements
    and contracts for the Bank’s procurement and disposal of goods, services
    and works in line with its policies and procedures.
  • Carry out legal research and provide legal
    advice on issues related to the Bank’s business, compliance with existing
    and upcoming legislation, and on the implications of such legislation for
    the operations of the Bank.
  • Offering prompt legal advice to the
    branches and various head office functions as and when required.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
  • The Principal Legal Officer should ideally
    possess an Honors Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized university;
    postgraduate diploma in legal practice.
  • At least four years’ post enrolment
    relevant experience preferably in a financial institution, an established
    law firm or reputable commercial organization.
  • Excellent drafting, writing and
    communication skills;
  • Good analytical skills
  • Ability to provide sound, efficient,
    effective legal advice and to execute various tasks at the same time.
  • Be a good team player
  • Possess the ability to embrace the Bank’s
    mission and values.
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), and copies of academic testimonials/certificates and send the application
to:
General Manager, 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 not contacted after 5th
May 2014 should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Deadline: 14th March 2014 by
5:00 pm

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