Senior Legal Officer at BRAC Uganda Bank Ltd
- Company: BRAC Uganda Bank Ltd
- Location: Uganda
- State: Uganda
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: Legal Jobs in Uganda
Job Description
Exciting Career Opportunities
BRAC Uganda Bank Ltd launched on 25 April 2019 and attained its current status of a Tier II Credit institution following a successful background as the leading Microfinance services provider in Uganda.
The bank operates 32 Cl branches and 130 satelite offices covering 84 districts in Uganda targeting Micro, Small and Medium Entrepreneurs. BRAC Uganda Bank Ltd promotes financial inclusion by extending financial services to unserved and underserved populations, especially women and youth as well as people living in poverty in rural areas. To enable us serve our customers better, we are seeking to fill the following vacancies:
Job Title: Senior Legal Officer
Reports to: Head of Legal & Company Secretary
Purpose Of The Role
• Supports the Head of Legal and Legal Manager in coordinating and monitoring the legal strategy activities for the bank to mitigate legal risks and enable the business to achieve its revenue and growth objectives.
Required Qualifications and Skills
• Bachelors of Laws degree and a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
• Current valid Advocate’s practicing certificate -A minimum of 3 years’ experience in active legal practice with exposure in both a reputable law firm and as in-house counsel in a financial institution reputable institution.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the Financial Institutions legal regime, and a practical approach to handling litigationmatters.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines. Self-driven with a high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills. Demonstrates strong analytical skills and ability to conduct comprehensive legal research on a range of issues, including those of unique and complex nature.
Method of Application
Interested candidates should email their application letter Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant academic documents, IN PDF FILE mentioning the job tittle as the subject matter to [email protected] NOT later than Monday 18 September 2023. All applications should be addressed to the Head of Human Resource and Training BRAC Uganda Bank Limited. Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Plot 201, Mengo Kabuusu Rubaga IP.O. Box 6582 Kampala, Uganda Telephone: 256 200 900720 1 Email: [email protected] Brac Uganda Bank Ltd is regulated by Bank of Uganda and Customer deposits are protected by the Deposit Protection Fund of Uganda upto Uex: 10 Million, terms & Conditions apply.
