Legal Officer – Litigation job at Pride Microfinance Limited (MDI)
Posted by: ugashare-Volunteer
Posted date: 2024-Jul-14
Location: Kampala
Vacancy title: Legal Officer – Litigation [ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Banking , Category: Legal ] Jobs at: Pride Microfinance Limited (MDI) Deadline of this Job: Friday, July 19 2024 Duty Station: Within Uganda , Kampala, East Africa Summary Date Posted: Saturday, July 13 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed Similar Jobs in Uganda Learn more about Pride Microfinance Limited (MDI) Pride Microfinance Limited (MDI) jobs in Uganda
JOB DETAILS: Pride Microfinance Limited (MDI) is a Microfinance Deposit- taking Institution regulated and supervised by Bank of Uganda (BoU) under the MDI Act, 2003 and MDI Regulations, 2004. Pride’s purpose is transforming lives responsibly. Pride offers innovative financial solutions to largely people at the base of the economic pyramid and serves its customers through 41 networked branches and 5 contact offices. Pride is an equal opportunity employer looking for competent and experienced individuals to fill the following vacancies (1). 3. Legal Officer – Litigation The Legal Officer – Litigation will report to the Senior Legal Officer - Litigation and will be based at Head office. He/ she will be responsible for providing legal services to support business operations in accordance with Pride’s policies, procedures and the law. Duties and responsibilities: - • Provide legal services to Pride in a timely manner and ensure that business operations are within the established laws. • Handle litigation matters of Pride. • Ensure the release of the security to the clients upon completion of the loan. • Provide legal advice to the Management and staff of Pride. • Participate and attend various committees such as the credit committee for the approval of loans. • Attend and disciplinary hearings, contract negotiations evaluation committees as need may arise. • Draft agreements between Pride and service providers in order to protect Pride’s interest. • Review and advice on the contracts submitted by service providers. • Review the existing legal forms and documents to ensure that they are in line with the law and policy. • Conduct securities audit to ensure they are in custody and with mortgages registered. • Prepare a monthly compliance report to be submitted to the department head. Job specifications • Bachelor of Law and Diploma in Legal Practice. • At least three years’ experience preferably in a Financial Institution or busy Law firm a valid practicing certificate. • Knowledge of legal and regulatory provisions. • Should not be more than 30 years of age. Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 48
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree Job application procedure If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience and desire to make a difference, then apply immediately and send a detailed CV, interested candidates should forward their applications to the HEAD PEOPLE & CULTURE, at the address below, or on email: recruitment pridemicrofinance.co.ug or using the link, https://www.pridemicrofinance.co.ug/career.html not later than Friday July 19, 2024. ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED
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