Position Title: Attorney, Legal Research And Advisory
Employer: Dashen Bank
Employment: Full-Time | Permanent
Place of Work: Head Office, Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
Posted date: 2 months ago
Deadline: Submission date is over
Job Summary
Legal Research and Advisory officer is responsible for safeguarding the Bank’s interest by preparing legal briefs; rendering legal advice, opinion on laws, rules and regulation and contracts as per the approved policies, procedures and guidelines.
Academic and Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Law.
- Additional certification in law, banking, finance or similar fields is an added advantage.
Experience
- At least four (4) years of relevant experience
Functional/Technical Competencies
- Good knowledge and understanding of the financial sector regulatory framework.
- Good understanding of contract management.
- Ability to develop proposals, concept papers, and position papers as well as write reports and prepare relevant publications.
- Legal research skills.
- Have commercial experience, particularly in drafting basic contracts and reviewing contractual documents.
- Legal writing and drafting skills, particularly the ability to write legal opinions and memos.
- Ability to conduct comprehensive contract reviews.
Behavioral Competencies
- Interpersonal and cross-cultural skills, including the ability to build collaborative relationships with sensitivity to diversity/inclusion.
- Creativity and innovation skills.
- Action-oriented.
- Quality focus and attention to detail.
- Professionalism and integrity in line with Dashen Bank values.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Critical and analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Personal motivation and drive exhibited through commitment to hard work, continuous improvement and achievement of goals.
- Good customer relationship management skills (internal and external customers)
- Risk awareness and focus - demonstrates understanding of risk management practices, standards and regulatory requirements.
Place Of Work
- Head Office, Addis Ababa
