Legal Officer needed at ABUCOOP Microfinance Bank Limited

Responsibilities

• Act as Liaison officer with Police, EFCC and other Law Enforcement Agencies.
• Drafting and review of allLegal Agreements which includes but not limited to Loan Agreements, Deed of Legal Mortgage, Deeds of Equitable Mortgage, Deeds of Assignment, Deed of Sale, Lease Agreements, Service Level Agreements(SLA), Cash Collection Agreements, and Asset Financing Agreements.
• Liasewith the recovery team to draft demand notice for defaulting customers and providing assistance where needed on the recovery of past due obligations.
• Draft and review of loan documentation.
• Ensuring legal compliance with loan documentation before disbursing.
• Liaising with external solicitors as regards the Banks’ exposure; securities and collateral, among others as may be directed.
• Liaising with risk management of the Bank to ensure the protection of the Bank’s assets.
• Conduct searches at the Corporate Affairs Commission, Lands’ Registry, and Probates Registry, as the case may be.
• Ensure the proper custody of the Banks’ Seal and Legal Agreements.
• Verification and sign-off on all legal documents.
• Assist the Company Secretary as regards secretarial services, prior to, during, and immediately after the Board of Directors meetings and ensure proper documentation for safe custody.

Qualifications

• LLB in Law and BL with a common law background and in-depth understanding of the Nigeria Legal system.

Requirements:

• At least 3 years of post-call experience not more than 5 years post-call in a similar position

Skills:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Good written and Verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Very good, clear and concise writing skills
• Highly composed and creative.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented and problem-solving skills.