Deadline of this Job: 04 November 2022
JOB DETAILS:Job Purpose: To provide legal services to the Board and Management and to ensure that the bank achieves its business objectives in conformity with corporate governance best practices.
Key Result Areas:
• To prepare agenda and materials for Board meetings & Annual General Meeting (AGM) in consultations with the Board Chairperson and the Managing Director.
• To accurately record minutes of Board Meetings, Committee Meetings & AGM.
• To ensure that Board decisions are conveyed to the relevant departments of the Bank for them to efficiently carry out their responsibilities.
• To update the shares membership register, prepare & file annual returns and register any document which has copyrights provision under the Intellectual Property Act and comply with all the provisions in other laws relevant to the Banking Industry.
• To bring to the attention of Directors all the laws and regulations relevant to their oversight role of the Bank.
• Advising the Board on Legal and corporate governance matters.
• To support business growth by providing cost effective legal advice to the Board and Management.
• To ensure compliance with Bank’s Memorandum and Articles of Association.
• Acting as a channel of communication and information between Shareholders and Directors.
• Assisting the Chairman with providing induction and training for directors.
• Coordinating the preparation and distribution of the company’s Annual report.
• Planning the workload of the Board committees.
• Participating in formulation of appropriate recovery policies for approval by the Board.
• To ensure that all contracts and agreements are kept in safe custody.
• To provide stewardship, supervision and develop the Legal team to deliver excellent legal services that support the achievement of the overall Company Mission and Business Plan.
• To monitor external legal services and ensure effective representation of the Bank in the Courts of Law.
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by Management from time to time
Qualification and Skills:
• Masters degree in business or law is an added advantage.
• Post graduate diploma in Legal practice
• Bachelors degree in Law
• 6 years working experience working in the banking sector with at least 3 years’ experience at supervisory or managerial level
• Experience with business laws and regulations affecting finance, economics, employment and human resources, mergers and acquisitions, and contract negotiations.
• Leadership, strong negotiating and excellent communication skills.
Opportunity Bank is an equal opportunities employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of disability, gender, marital status, religion and ethnicity.
Deadline of this Job: 31 October 2022
JOB DETAILS:Post : Legal Officer - Directorate Of Legal Affairs
Closing Date 2022-10-31
Reporting To Principal Legal Officer
Job Purpose Support the Legal Directorate in the management and follow up of Legal matters in the University
Key, Duties and Responsibilities
1. Examine legal data and conduct legal related research;
2. Supervise and appraise staff;
3. Peruse University staff files on legal issues;
4. Compile relevant recorded cases in Courts of Laws and file Court documents;
5. Participate in the valuation and survey of the University property and land;
6. Draft memoranda, articles of association and floating companies;
7. Carry out searches in the land and company registries;
8. Follow up Court matters for hearing and update Legal Officers on their schedules;
9. Update the Legal Office on new legislations, publication in the Uganda gazette, law reports and such related matters;
10. Identify Law reports, legislation, books and reading materials for the Legal Unit Library;
11. Keep records of all Council policies, statutes, rules and regulations;
12. Collect information to draft pleadings;
13. Attend to Student’s Welfare Committee.
Required Qualifications
i. An Honor’s Bachelor of Laws Degree from a recognized Institution;
ii. A Diploma in Legal Practice (LDC);
iii. Enrolled as an Advocate of the High Court of Uganda with a valid practicing certificate;
iv. A Master of Laws Degree from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
Experience Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience in a Law firm or legal unit of a reputable organization in the areas of commercial and land transaction
Skills/Competences 1. Ability to build, lead, and work with teams;
2. Computer Literacy, Interpersonal & Communication skills;
3. Quick judgment and decision making;
4. Ability to initiate change
Tenure of Appointment 4-year Contract
Age Limit APPLICANTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED FIFTY-FIVE (55) YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.
Remuneration M6.2
