
VACANCIES
Legal Officer/ Corporate Secretary - Bank in Sierra Leone
Date: June 2021
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REPORTING TO: MANAGING DIRECTOR AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
GENERAL DUTIES
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Fulfils all Company Secretarial Duties
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Carries out Legal Counsel Functions. (These duties do not include litigation).
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Has responsibility for all Legal related activities in the Bank including compliance and regulatory requirements.
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Acts as Legal Advisor to the Board of Directors for all and any bank matters, Managing Director, Management, and all Departments in the Bank on a variety of legal and financial issues and has significant level of contact for opinion with Shareholders, Directors and Parent Company.
Experience: Private Commercial Practice
Specific Duties include:-
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Provision of effective Company Secretarial services for the Bank and its subsidiaries.
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Ensure that the operations of the bank and subsidiaries are carried out in conformity with relevant laws, rules and procedures
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Provide legal advisory services to the bank
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Ensure minimum lawsuits and fines
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Ensure bad and doubtful debts are effectively managed and controlled
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Manage the Bank’s Insurance Portfolio
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Ensure compliance with covenants in various Agreements, Arrangements, Standard and Non-Standard Banking and Financial Services Documents.
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Watching Briefs when outside Solicitors are involved in litigation for and/or against the Bank.
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Any other duties that are legally related as directed by the Managing Director.
Minimum Qualification:
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Qualifying/Practicing Certificate in Laws
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First Degree (LLB)
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Professional Qualification (BL – Bachelor of Laws)
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Membership: Member of Bar Association Locally (mandatory) and Internationally (advantageous)
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TO APPLY
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Submit CV and cover letter to job@jobsearchsl.com with Legal Officer/ Corporate Secretary as the subject. Applications will be processed on a first come first served basis until the role is filled.
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