Legal Officer Job at Finca Tanzania
Key result areas
Process Company legal documents, loan, grants, and credit documentation and security instruments.
Reviewing internal documents and policies to ensure they are drafted in accordance with applicable legislation
Reviewing and preparing, as necessary, contracts and documentation used by the Company in the business of providing microfinance services to its clients
Assisting in the preparation and drafting of reports and communications to the regulator
Provide updates to the Head of Legal and or the Chief Executive Officer or a person acting in that position on issues affecting operations of the Company.
Providing support to the Company to ensure compliance by the Company of its labor and employment obligations as employer of its staff, including registering with local authorities and entering into employment contracts drafted in accordance with local law and that protect the interests of the Company
Providing legal opinions based on local law regarding various aspects of the operations of the Company
Reviewing and drafting documentation and contracts related to the day-to-day activities of the Company, especially as to documents for loans to the Company’s clients but also including other documents such as leases, sales and services agreements, ensuring that the documentation protects the Company’s interests and comply with law.
Prepare court documents or and represent the Company in courts of law.
Assist in drafting legal demand letters to defaulting clients.
Participate in the training of staff in all legal issues arising out of the FINCA Tanzania business and operations. These may include assisting them to identify genuine securities, legal implications of illegal recoveries, fraud etc.
Perform all other duties assigned to him/her by the Head of Legal and/or Chief Executive Officer or a person acting in that position.
Job Requirements
Legal Officer Skills and Specifications
Excellent knowledge of all types of legal matters related to the operations of the Company
Ability to adapt and work co-operatively and effectively
Strong relationship building and diplomatic interpersonal skills with sensitivity to the emotional, attitudinal and political aspects of the corporate life
Ability to handle difficult people and tense situations with diplomacy and tact; spot potential conflict, bring disagreements into the open, encourage debate and open discussion and orchestrate win-win situations
Excellent negotiation and communication skills
Excellent decision making abilities
Be able to work long hours
Qualifications and Competencies
Legal Officer Education and qualification
S/he must be an Advocate
Must have Bachelor’s degree in law
At least 3 years working experience in a law firm or a busy Commercial Organization.
Must be computer literate
A person with very good coordination, interpersonal and organizational skills.
Be self-motivated, creative, and able to work under minimum supervision.
Ability to train others.
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