Legal Officer at Fina Trust Microfinance Bank

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison officer with Police, EFCC and other Law Enforcement Agencies.
• Drafting and review of all legal agreements which includes but not limited to Loan Agreements, Deed of Legal Mortgage, Deeds of Equitable Mortgage, Deeds of Assignment, Deed of Sale, Tenancy Agreements, Lease Agreements, Service Level Agreements, Cash Collection Agreements, and Asset Financing Agreements.
• Liaison with the recovery department and providing assistance where needed on the recovery of past due obligations.
• Draft and review of loan documentation.
• Ensuring legal compliance with loan documentation before disbursing.
• Liaising with external solicitors as regards the Banks' exposure; securities and collateral.
• Liaising with risk management of the Bank to ensure the protection of the bank's assets.
• Conduct searches at the Corporate Affairs Commission, Lands' Registry, Probates Registry, as the case may be.
• Ensure the proper custody of the Banks' seal and legal agreements.
• Verification and sign-off on all legal documents.
• Liaison with the recovery department and providing assistance where needed on the recovery of past due obligations.
• Assist with Company secretarial services where and if required

Qualifications & Requirements

• LLB in Law and BL with a common law background.
• At least 3 years of post-call experience in a similar position
• Not more than 5 years post-call.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Good written and Verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Very good, clear and concise writing skills
• Highly structured and creative
• Self-motivated, results-oriented and problem solver.