Legal Officer|||| Umutanguha Finance Company Plc
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ADVERT OF THE EXTERNAL RECRUITMENT FOR THE POSITION OF LEGAL OFFICER
UMUTANGUHA FINANCE COMPANY PLC (UFC Plc) in acronyms, a company incorporated in Rwanda under TIN:101310843; exercising the micro finance business activities under the License of the Central Bank (BNR); B. P :2998 KIGALI; having its registered office in the City of Kigali, District of Nyarugenge, Sector Nyamirambo; KN2 Avenue, Building No. 177-in front of Kigali Pele stadium; 2nd floor, TTel: +250-788387730,Email:[email protected] wishes to externally recruit focused, results-oriented and suitably qualified professionals to fill the following position:
Position : Legal Officer
One (1) Vacant Post at UFC Plc Head Office
Location : Rwanda
Job category : E-3
Type of recruitment : External,
Closing date : 23rd May 2025 at 5:00 PM
Job description for Legal Officer
Draft and review loan contracts, ensuring all loan files are legally compliant before disbursement;
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other key documents, assessing their legal implications and advising UFC PLC accordingly;
Prepare, review, and amend contractual instruments to facilitate and support various business activities;
Enhance understanding of legal risks and obligations through training, communication, and advice, ensuring that staff are well-informed of relevant legal requirements;
Collaborate with concerned departments to identify legal risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies;
Oversee the progress of ongoing litigation and manage relationships with external Lawyers;
Collaborate with Professional Court Bailiff in the execution of Court Cases and other related legal correspondences and make sure that they are executed successfully;
Provide timely and practical legal opinions to guide decision-making processes in compliance with existing laws and regulations;
Review ongoing legal cases and offer strategic advice to safeguard the interests of UFC PLC;
Ensure adherence to legal compliance within internal policies and procedures;
Monitor and ensure compliance with microfinance regulations governing the operations of UFC PLC;
Handle correspondence with clients, regulatory bodies, and law enforcement, ensuring appropriate responses;
Collaborate with various departments within UFC PLC to provide legal support and guidance as needed.
Promptly identify and advise on conflicts of interest in alignment with UFC PLC policies and the Code of Conduct.
Maintain all corporate records and documenting all corporate decisions;
Collect all documents for drawdown on credit facility to ensure that the institution’s interest is adequately protected and conditions precedent met before disbursement.
Provide legal advice to HR and Administration and to make sure about the compliance of Labor Laws and other related regulations
Prepare and Maintain Litigation Schedule in collaboration with External Lawyers
Verify and confirm letters of administration and other related correspondence of UFC PLC
Attend matters in court on behalf of the UFC PLC
Provide legal advice on litigation issues
Any other related duties assigned by the supervisor
Reports and documentation
Maintain accurate records of all legal documents and precedents related to UFC PLC's activities;
Ensure proper documentation and filing of contracts and other legal documentation used in financial services provision;
Ensure that all court cases of UFC PLC are well organized; executed successfully and available at any time;
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in Law or related field;
Having professional certification (Diploma in Legal Practice) delivered at ILPD or related field is preferred/ being a significant advantage;
Minimum of 3 years of relevant legal experience in the banking, microfinance sector or law firm;
Prior experience in providing legal counsel and ensuring compliance within a financial institution;
Deep understanding of relevant laws and regulations, with strong drafting and negotiation skills;
Ability to juggle multiple tasks while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities;
High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential matters;
Knowledge of IECMS (Integrated Electronic Case Management System) for following up on Court Cases of UFC PLC;
Fluency in English, French, and Kinyarwanda, both written and spoken.
How to apply for the job:
Please submit your:
A motivation letter
A copy of the National ID,
A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV),
Copies of academic and professional certificates (copies of Certificates, academic transcripts, degree, etc)
Training and experience documents
A list of three references and their contacts
Electronically to: [email protected] (Please mention the position you are applying for in the email subject).
The deadline for receiving applications is 23rd May 2025 at 5:00 PM
NB:
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
Done at Kigali, 13th May 2025 at 5:00 PM
Mr. Noel MUHAWENIMANA
Chief Executive Officer
Date and Timings:
14-05-2025 9:04 AM to 23-05-2025 9:04 PM
