Legal Officer – Litigation Job at Finance Trust

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Organisation: Finance
Trust
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
About Us:
Finance Trust is one of the
oldest Microfinance Institutions in Uganda having started its operations in
1984. The company is licensed and regulated by Bank of Uganda as a Microfinance
Deposit Taking Institution (MDI) and is recognized as a key player and part of
Uganda’s formal financial sector. The company has one of the largest branch
networks in Uganda with 31 interconnected branches strategically positioned all
over the country and serves over 200,000 customers with a variety of savings
and loan solutions including business loans, salary loans, school fees loans,
savings accounts, fixed deposits and a money transfer service through Western
Union, MTN Mobile Money, Wand Pesa and M-Sente.
Job Summary: The Legal
Officer – Litigation will facilitate the litigation processes inline with the
prescribed legal framework & timelines and to ensure that legal cases are
resolved with mitigated damages to the company.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • To
    receive instructions, peruse files and assess the merits and demerits of
    each case/ circumstances.
  • To
    represent the Bank in courts of law.
  • To
    prepare opinion memos for the Head of Legal to peruse and advise
  • To
    provide advice on best way to resolve cases without exposing the company’s
    image as well as mitigating Its loss.
  • To
    keep abreast with the latest dynamics in the legal fraternity.
  • To
    carry out research to enhance and bolster cases for and against Finance
    Trust.
  • To
    draft legal pleadings in defense of the company’s interests, where court
    action is preferred.
  • To
    ensure timely filing of all pleadings.
  • To
    represent the company In courts of judicature
  • To
    attend meetings where any third parties are claiming against Finance
    Trust.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The
    candidate should possess an Honors Bachelors degree in Laws from a
    recognized university.
  • A Diploma
    in Legal practice from Law development Centre.
  • Three
    (3) years experience in legal practice gained from fair financial
    institution, corporate company or a busy law  
  • Good
    interpersonal & teamwork skills.
  • Ability
    to work well under pressure.
  • Good
    sense of self drive and business acumen.
  • Good
    personal presentation skills.
  • Must
    be flexible and willing to frequently travel upcountry.
How to Apply:
All candidates should submit
their handwritten applications plus photocopies of academic documents,
testimonials and a CV with at least three referees to the Head of Human
Resource, Uganda Finance Trust Limited, Plot 115 & 121, Katwe, and P.O. Box
6972, Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline: 28th August, 2013. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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