Job title: Head of Legal and Company Secretary AB Bank Rwanda
AB BANK Rwanda Plc. is looking for a qualified and competent candidate to fill the position of Head of Legal Department and company secretary. The Head of Legal and Company Secretary as a member of the Management Committee (Mancom), is responsible for providing accurate and timely legal counsel and also undertakes the corporate administrative functions, listed below. He/ She will also act as the company secretary, preparing minutes for all Board and committee meetings and helping the senior management address board and board committee governance matters. The selected candidate will work closely with the executive and senior leadership teams, gaining exposure to business operations and strategy development, business planning and execution, and corporate governance issues
The Head of Legal and company secretary of AB BANK Rwanda reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer/CEO.
Major Responsibilities:
- To advise members of the Board of Directors on their responsibilities and powers.
- To inform members of the Board of Directors about all the necessary regulations or those which may affect the meetings of shareholders and of the Board of Directors reports thereof and submission of all company documents required by the law to relevant organs as well as consequences due to the failure to comply with such regulations.
- Follow up of Board and Shareholder resolutions.
- To ensure that minutes of the meetings of shareholders or the Board of Directors are well prepared and that registers provided for by the articles of association are accurately kept.
- To make sure the annual balance sheet and other types of required documents are submitted to the Registrar General as provided for by Law.
- To ensure that copies of annual balance sheet and activity reports are transmitted to relevant destinations in accordance with this Law and to any person as provided by Law.
- Assess, recommend and implement improvements to the Bank’s legal procedures
- Draft, negotiate and review all the Bank’s legal agreements and advise Management regarding the implications for the Bank, and any actions required by the Bank.
- To manage all issues that are being forwarded to the legal retainer, and ensures that issues are dealt with appropriately and in a timely manner.
- Ensure disputes are resolved in a manner that safeguards Company’s position and in compliance with applicable legislation.
- Develop effective working relationships with key user departments to ensure their needs are understood and appropriate solutions developed that support business needs.
- Provide legal counseling so as to ensure legal problems and risks are identified and dealt with before they emerge as significant.
Qualifications, experience, and skills requirements:
- Education: Bachelor degree in law
- Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the areas of Commercial Transactions, Legal Advisory, Litigation, Compliance, and Regulatory
- Professional Knowledge in Civil Litigation, Commercial Law – Conveyance, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and Criminal Litigation
- A qualified lawyer and admitted to legal practice
- Strong Technical Skills in Compliance/Legislation, contract management, negotiation
- Experience in banking/ microfinance preferred
- Experience in dealing with Governments and Central Banks
- Excellent draft skills with a legal flair for various agreements, MOUs, Undertaking, etc
- In-depth knowledge of banking and microfinance industry’s standards and regulations
- Integrity, professional discretion, and ability to handle confidential matters
- Strong leadership skills and Excellent communication skills
- Fluency in English with excellent writing, editorial, and oral advocacy skills
What we offer
- Competitive salary and benefit package
- Open, results-driven & dynamic work environment
- Opportunity to make a significant difference to support entrepreneurs in developing and emerging markets by providing access to responsible and fair financial services.
How to apply
Interested candidates can send their application letter and CV with 3 professional references by completing very carefully the following Application Form not later than 9th June 2021
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
