Legal Officer at LAPO Microfinance Bank Limited

Job Summary

To provide support to the Head, Legal in all matters of legal nature and ensure effective management of legal and contractual risks.

Job Details

• Conduct thorough legal research on relevant laws, regulations, and precedents.
• Analyze legal documents and provide clear and concise legal opinions.
• Stay updated on changes in legislation and regulatory requirements that may impact the bank.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various contracts and agreements, including loan agreements, vendor contracts, and service agreements.
• Maintain accurate records of all contracts and legal documents.
• Assist in the development and implementation of Data Protection policies and procedures.
• Assist in conducting internal Data Protection audits and investigations.
• Assist in the preparation of legal documents for litigation cases.
• Conduct legal research and gather evidence to support litigation efforts.
• Prepare legal memos and reports on various legal issues.
• Identifying and assessing potential legal risks associated with collateral and developing strategies to minimize those risks
• Contributing to due diligence processes related to the acceptance of collateral, verifying the legal status and ownership of assets.
• Ensure that all legal documents are stored and managed in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating loan agreements, security documents, and collateral arrangements. This ensures that all legal requirements are met and that the institution's interests are protected.
• Ensuring that collateral documentation accurately reflects the terms of the agreement and complies with relevant laws and regulations
• Assisting in the formulation of internal policies and procedures related to collateral management.

Others

• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as may be assigned by the Head of Department  

Requirements

• Education:  A good bachelor degree in law. An LLM will be an added advantage. 
• Experience:  Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience, at least 5 of which should demonstrate proven track record in contract negotiation and drafting.