DEADLINE: 07/02/2025

Legal Officer

Full-time

Yako Bank is hiring a Legal Officer who will provide legal support to the various functions of the Bank, including litigation, debt recovery, contractual arrangements, and general legal advisory services.

Reporting To: Head of Legal
Location: Head Office

Role of the Job:

Key Result Areas:

  • Draft and review contracts, offer letters, letters of intent, and other similar documents as per the respective internal approvals to ensure compliance with the approved conditions and enforceability upon execution.
  • Manage the execution, filing, and custody of contracts and other binding documents.
  • Support the credit operations unit by reviewing specialized documentation for credit facilities, including securitization, to ensure no exposure arises from inappropriate credit documentation.
  • Provide proactive support to the Bank’s recovery teams in managing delinquent accounts.
  • Monitor and advise on legal matters arising from routine operations that could lead to litigation and provide legal advice to business units to forestall avoidable litigation.
  • Oversee the Bank’s litigation portfolio to ensure effective implementation of agreed litigation strategies, policies, processes, and guidelines in managing cases by and against the Bank.
  • Attend court on behalf of the Bank and recommend appropriate legal interventions for litigation matters.
  • Recommend, develop, and conduct training for various bank units on legal aspects and best practices.
  • Perform company due diligence and ensure compliance with legal obligations.
  • Support the timely recovery of non-performing loans and portfolios.
  • Conduct legal due diligence on loan files/facilities before approving and disbursing loan funds.
  • Assist the Head of Legal in efficiently managing the recovery of non-performing loans.
  • Support management in identifying emerging legal risks, mitigating them, and setting performance measures for external service providers (auctioneers, lawyers, court bailiffs).
  • Conduct regular legal compliance reviews of statutory laws and regulations applicable to the company and ensure compliance.

Required Competencies:

  • Education & Qualification:
    • Bachelor of Laws Degree.
    • Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
    • Enrolled Advocate of the High Court and subordinate courts.
  • Experience:
    • Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a busy law firm or commercial institution with exposure to banking and finance transactions.
    • Experience in managing litigation and recoveries.
    • Demonstrated experience in contract negotiation and drafting.
    • Exposure to credit operations, documentation, and security perfection.
  • Skills & Attributes:
    • Strong analytical, drafting, and interpretation skills.
    • Excellent legal drafting and communication skills.
    • Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
    • Ability to provide timely and accurate legal opinions and advice.
    • Self-motivated, result-oriented, and able to work under minimal supervision.
    • Good grasp of legal principles governing banking, finance, corporate law, leasing, mortgages, and employment.
    • Ability to keep up with changes in legal requirements and the banking industry to offer practical legal solutions.

Applications:

Suitably qualified candidates should address their applications to:

Human Resource & Administration Manager
Yako Bank, Forest Mall Lugogo, Kampala, Uganda

Applications, including a cover letter, CV, and photocopies of academic testimonials, should be sent via email to [email protected]. The CV should include telephone contacts and email addresses of three referees, one of whom should be the most recent employer.

Closing Date: 7th February 2025

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
Yako Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to safeguarding humanity and maintaining a well-guided and transparent recruitment process. We require no payment or favors from candidates/job applicants. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Industry: Legal
Location: Kampala, Uganda

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