Legal Officer (bahir Dar District Operation)

Job Objective:

To ensure the protection of the Bank from any future legal vulnerabilities by providing legal advice to the credit process performers and reviewing and confirming legally required documents.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare loan, pledge/mortgage and other related contracts.
• Ensure the legality of all the Bank’s borrowers.
• Review contracts, ensure their completeness and sign on it.
• Review the appropriateness of the registration of mortgage contracts and the collateral insurance policy/contracts.
• Ensure security documents are properly kept with other authorized staff.
• Ensure and facilitate the proper filing of loan documents and files.
• Review and follow up on the period of limitation of Mortgage contracts for timely and proper action.
• Represent the Bank before a court of law, other judicial tribunals and organs.
• Track legal defects and loopholes and take/recommend appropriate corrective measures.
• Coach and train the process team members on legal issues.
• Work collaboratively with credit performers.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualificaiton

• Education:- LLM/LLB Degree in Law.
• Experience:- Minimum of 4/6 years relevant legal experience, of which 3 years in the banking sector.

Skills Required:

• Legal / Law