Junior Legal Officer at AB Microfinance Bank

Main Responsibilities

• Support the department in the co-ordination of land and company searches, liaise with the service providers that carry out these services to ensure speedy delivery and seamless transmission to communication with the Lending team
• Receiving and reacting to client’s solicitor‘s letters to understand the Legal impact of the correspondences
• As per the advice of the Head of the Legal Department, conduct research on Legal issues especially on the adequacy of various types of securities granted by the bank
• Support in the preparation and filing of regulatory returns in compliance with the provision of the Nigeria law, local requirements and regulatory guidelines.
• Participate in the negotiation and settlement of disputes if any, between loan client and the Bank.
• Ensure proper filing and record keeping of documents and internal registers within the department

Necessary Experience and Knowledge

• Bachelor of Law Degree from a recognized University
• Call to Bar Certificate from the Nigerian Law School
• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience (i.e. Post Call to bar)
• Broad knowledge in Nigerian law
• Good negotiation and arbitration skills
• Knowledge of corporate governance issues
• Sound knowledge of MS Office package, database management and record keeping
• Ability to work with high level of discretion and confidentiality
• Effective and very good communication skills (written and oral)

Soft Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent team spirit
• Problem-solving attitude and skills
• High service-orientation