Legal Officer job at Swift Minds
Vacancy Title: Legal Officer
Type: FULL TIME
Industry: Consulting
Category: Legal
Jobs at: Swift Minds
Deadline: Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Duty Station: Within Uganda, Kampala, East Africa
Summary:
Date Posted: Thursday, July 18, 2024
Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Job Details:
Swift Minds is hiring on behalf of our client in the banking sector. The Legal Officer will provide legal advice on matters related to banking operations, contracts, regulatory compliance, and risk management. This role involves researching and analyzing legal issues, drafting and reviewing legal documents, staying updated with changes in laws and regulations, and ensuring legal compliance in all business activities. The Legal Officer will also assist in the development and implementation of compliance policies and procedures and collaborate with internal stakeholders and external legal counsel.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Advise on legal matters related to banking operations, contracts, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
- Research and analyze legal issues and provide recommendations to management.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, agreements, and legal documents.
- Stay up-to-date with changes in laws and regulations affecting the banking industry.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure legal compliance in all business activities.
- Assist in the development and implementation of compliance policies and procedures.
- Work closely with external legal counsel when required.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in law.
- Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
- Strong knowledge of financial laws and regulations.
- Ability to interpret complex legal documents and provide practical advice.
- Good understanding of risk management principles.
Job Experience: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job Application Procedure:
Send your CV to: recruitment@swiftminds.org
Deadline: Apply by July 24, 2024
Note: Selection is on a rolling basis. Due to high volumes of applications, only selected candidates will be contacted. All applicants’ CVs are kept on file for future opportunities.
