Litigation Officer at BPR Rwanda: Deadline:09/14/2023, 07:00 PM

1. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Manage the Litigation profile and ensuring excellent service provision for the interests of the Bank;

2. Follow all major litigation and disputes in which the Bank is a party to ensure the bank is adequately       represented including appearing before any court or tribunal as a witness or to watch brief as necessary;

3. Create legal awareness and provide advice on suitable action to avert and/or minimize litigation;

4. Measure external lawyers’ performance to ensure efficiency;

5. Follow up litigation costs to be minimized including but not limited to negotiating suitable settlements in favor of the Bank where deemed appropriate

6. Take stock of litigation database of all cases in Court to ensure the same is consistently up-to-date and prepare relevant weekly and monthly litigation reports;

7. Render legal guidance to Retail branches on matters relating to bank policies, processes, and procedures on all queries received with a view to mitigating legal and reputational risks. Compile court judgments and make their summary court Judgments for comprehension by other stakeholders.

8. Any other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

a. Academic & Professional

b. Experience