Vacancy title:
Legal Manager
Jobs at:
BRAC Uganda Bank LtdDeadline of this Job:
Monday, September 18 2023
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, September 11 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Exciting Career Opportunities
BRAC Uganda Bank Ltd launched on 25 April 2019 and attained its current status of a Tier II Credit institution following a successful background as the leading Microfinance services provider in Uganda.
The bank operates 32 Cl branches and 130 satelite offices covering 84 districts in Uganda targeting Micro, Small and Medium Entrepreneurs. BRAC Uganda Bank Ltd promotes financial inclusion by extending financial services to unserved and underserved populations, especially women and youth as well as people living in poverty in rural areas. To enable us serve our customers better, we are seeking to fill the following vacancies:
Job Title: Legal Manager
Reports to: Head of Legal & Company Secretary
Purpose Of The Role
• Support and Deputize the Head of Legal & Company Secretary in managing the bank wide legal risk and handling Board affairs. Ensure a sound legal framework by offering in-house legal advisory services, efficient management of the legal services and support management and BRAC on legal risk generally but not limited to contractual, credit, litigation, regulatory and statutory risks.
Required Qualifications and Skills
• Must possess a Bachelor of Laws Degree, Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice and possesses current valid practicing certificate, A Master's degree in Law will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in active legal practice in both a reputable law firm and as in-house counsel in a financial institution. Must have demonstrable hands-on exposure to handling Board matters.
• Knowledge of best corporate governance practices applicable to BRAC business.
• Self-driven with a high level of confidentiality.
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills and ability to conduct comprehensive legal research on a range of issues, including those of a unique and/or complex nature.
• Demonstrates discretion and sound judgment in applying legal expertise to sensitive, complex legal and administrative issues.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
Interested candidates should email their application letter Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant academic documents, IN PDF FILE mentioning the job tittle as the subject matter to recruitment.bracugandabankitd@brac.net NOT later than Monday 18 September 2023. All applications should be addressed to the Head of Human Resource and Training BRAC Uganda Bank Limited.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Plot 201, Mengo Kabuusu Rubaga IP.O. Box 6582 Kampala, Uganda Telephone: 256 200 900720 1 Email: bracugandabankltd@brac.net
Brac Uganda Bank Ltd is regulated by Bank of Uganda and Customer deposits are protected by the Deposit Protection Fund of Uganda upto Uex: 10 Million, terms & Conditions apply.
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