Deadline of this Job: 18 November 2022
JOB DETAILS:Legal Manager
COPEDU PLC is a microfinance institution that provides financial services such as credits and savings to its customers. COPEDU LTD was registered as a Microfinance Company in Rwanda Development Board (RDB) on February 21, 2013, with a certificate to perform microfinance services by the Central Bank of Rwanda (BNR) on 13th/03/2014.
On 25th/01/2019, COPEDU LTD changed its name to COPEDU PLC following the provisions of Law N ° 17/2018 of 13/04/2018 governing commercial companies. This means that COPEDU PLC is a Public Limited Company that can call on the public for investments as shares.
Notice Of Recruitment
COPEDU PLC, is a trading company engaged in savings and credits. It was registered as a trading company in the Development Bank (RDB) on February 21, 2013 and licensed by the Central Bank of Rwanda (BNR) on 13/03/2014 to operates as a microfinance institution in Rwanda.
COPEDU PLC invites interested candidates to apply for the position of Legal Manager.
General Description
The Legal manager solves and prevents potential legal problems facing COPEDU Plc. He/She verifies that COPEDU Plc complies with the law in everything it undertakes (e.g. contracts, routine and complex operations, personnel management, etc.). In addition, He/She delivers legal services to clients (e.g. certificate of non-debt, etc.) and ensures that the interests of clients and COPEDU Plc are respected.
Task Descriptions
• Proceed to the entry of shares;
• Review and draft contracts;
• Prepare court files;
• Manage litigation and dispute resolution;
• Resolve and prevent potential legal issues facing COPEDU Plc;
• Act as the Custodian of the legal documents such as agreements, and other documents of the bank, to ensure their safe custody;
• Prepare legal opinions;
• Ensure a regulatory watch, to anticipate the impact of a change in the legislation applicable to the law of COPEDU Plc. and that of customers;
• Advise COPEDU Plc staff and ensure compliance with internal procedures and various regulations;
• Interpreting laws, regulations, and policies to advise the institution about how these apply to their situation. Requirements
• Be between 30 and 40 years old
• A0 in Law
• At least 4 years' experience in banking or microfinance, legal advisory, litigation, compliance and regulatory
• Strong Technical Skills in Compliance/Legislation, contract management, negotiation
• Synthesis, analysis and drafting skills
• Having computer skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Initiative, autonomy, and a rigorous sense of organization
• Ability to work under pressure.
Deadline of this Job: 17 November 2022
JOB DETAILS:Legal Affairs Specialist
Level:3.II
Job description
• Reporting to the Director General
• Practices preventative law, provides legal advice and assistance to RAB management and internal departments
• Assist line management in understanding legal and contractual risks and mitigate those risks
• Draft, review and revises contract documentation, including tender documentation and ensuring it is qualified
• Provide support, advice and guidance as necessary to the staff of the institution and senior managers on legal and contractual matters on projects.
• Instruct and supervise external solicitors in litigation and other legal matters concerning the institution
• Ensure compliance with national legislation, agreements entered between the institution and private individuals, the private companies, countries and international organizations in the interest of the institution
• Practices preventative law, provides legal advice and assistance to RAB management and internal departments
• Assist line management in understanding legal and contractual risks and mitigate those risks
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Law with Diploma in Legal Practice
3 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Law with Diploma in Legislative Drafting
3 Years of relevant experience
• Master's Degree in Law with Diploma in Legislative Drafting
1 Year of relevant experience
• Master's Degree in Law with Diploma in Legal Practice
1 Year of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
• N/A
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
• Inclusiveness
• Accountability
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Client/citizen focus
• Professionalism
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Time management skills
• Digital literacy skills
• Knowledge of substantive law and legal procedures
• Experience in legal drafting and negotiation
• Knowledge in civil litigation management
• Fluency in English, Kinyarwanda or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage