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Position Title: Principal Legal Officer
Reports to: Chief Manager Legal
Organization: Centenary Bank
Primary Location: Kampala
Schedule: Full-time
Role: Conduct research, provide legal advice,
draft and review legal documents and
represent the Bank in courts of law in
accordance with the law, bank policies and procedures.
Key Result Areas:
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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 legal and appropriate
action for efficient and effective recovery of non-performing credit facilities.
·
Draft service level agreements
and contracts for the Bank’s procurement and disposal of goods, services and
works in line with its policies and procedures.
·
Conduct 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.
·
Providing prompt legal advice to
the branches and various head office functions as and when required.
Required Qualification:
An Honors Bachelor of Laws degree
from a recognized university; postgraduate diploma in legal practice.
Post enrolment relevant
experience of at least 4 years in a financial institution, an established law
firm or reputable commercial organization.
Skills and Competencies:
Good drafting, writing and
communication skills; analytical and able to provide sound, efficient,
effective legal advice and to execute various tasks at the same time.
A good team player, able to
embrace the Bank’s mission and values.
How To apply:
If you are interested in joining a dynamic team in a fast-paced work
environment and meet fully the requirements above, please;
Download an application for employment form from the website on the link below.
Fill the form and enclose an
application letter, updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), plus copies of all academic
credentials, testimonials and contact details of three competent referees.
Submit the application not later than 5.p.m 14th March , 2014 to:-
General Manager Human Resources
Centenary Bank
P.O. Box 1892
Kampala
Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applicants not contacted
within three weeks from the closing date should consider their applications
unsuccessful.
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