Attorney, Legal Research And Advisory

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