top of page

Manager Legal job at Tropical Bank | Apply Now

Are you looking for Legal Jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Manager Legal job at Tropical Bank

Kampala, Uganda

Full-time

Deadline: 

2 Aug 2024

It was established in 1973 under the name Libyan Arab Uganda Bank for Foreign Trade and Development. Tropical Bank has a wider reach through its membership in the Libyan Foreign Bank Group. The Libyan Foreign Bank network consists of about 45 participations in banks and companies spread in 28 countries. Tropical Bank direct affiliation with the Libyan Foreign Bank insures coherent strategy and alignment with the whole group. Tropical Bank can also facilitate for clients well-matched banking products and services when they conduct business with members of the Libyan Foreign Bank group. click the link below to see all the banks under Libyan Foreign Bank group http://www.aresbank.es/en/the-libyan-foreign-bank-group.html

Manager Legal job at Tropical Bank

Tropical Bank

As a member of Tropical Bank, your number one focus, over and beyond your assigned duties, will be to support all business activities and initiatives that will further the achievement of Bank’s business objectives.
Role Profile:
The holder of the position is charged with the major responsibility of providing legal support to all other units/departments of the Bank.

  • Provide oversight and leadership to the Legal Officers.

  • Represent the Bank internally and externally in negotiations, disputes, consultations and other legal proceedings instituted by and against the Bank.

  • Monitor external legal services in order to ensure effective representation of the Bank in the Courts of law.

  • Draft, review and renew contracts between the Bank and the various service providers and advise on the suitability of the clauses therein.

  • Ensure that stamp duty is paid on all contracts and proof thereof maintained prior to being properly filed in fire proof cabinets.

  • Follow up with the Bank’s external lawyers to ensure that the Bank is well represented in the Courts of law and that securities are perfected in a timely manner.

  • Provide legal advice to management and staff in all areas of the Bank’s activities with a view to minimizing legal risk.

  • Review legal documentation prepared for the Bank or arising from the work of the Bank.

  • Assist the Board Secretary in the execution of his duties as and when required;

  • Follow up with the external lawyers handling securities perfection on instructions given to ensure that the stipulated turnaround time lines are satisfied.

  • Support the credit department in handling loan take over processes including issuing letters of undertakings and following up on release of securities to purchasing banks.

  • Provide legal advice to support business operations on legal matters relating to among others account opening and operations in a bid to ensure that they are in accordance with the Company Laws and Procedures.

  • Monitoring changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment, and taking appropriate action. Researching and submitting legal opinions concerning security documentation, real estate development, government regulations and new regulations and trends affecting the organization, including but not limited to staff training.

  • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Get a professional CV. Comes with a free cover letter
Get a Professional CV today. Comes with a free cover letter
Get a professional CV Today

SERVICES

COMMERCIAL

SERVICES

INDUSTRIAL

SERVICES

RESIDENTIAL

SERVICES

COMMERCIAL

SERVICES

INDUSTRIAL

SERVICES

RESIDENTIAL

SERVICES

COMMERCIAL

SERVICES

COMMERCIAL

SERVICES

COMMERCIAL

SERVICES

COMMERCIAL

SERVICES

INDUSTRIAL

SERVICES

RESIDENTIAL

  • A Diploma in legal practice.

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Law.

  • A good understanding of Bank Policies and Procedures.

  • A good understanding of Bank products and services.

  • Knowledge of banking operations.


Experience

  • Minimum of 3 years’ working experience.


Behavioral competencies

  • Good Communication skills

  • Excellent interpersonal skills

  • High level of Integrity

  • Professionalism

  • Analytical skills

  • Creative and innovative thinking


Authority Level and Decision Making:

  • In making day to day decisions the jobholder will consult with the Head of Legal / Company Secretary to make a well-informed decision.

APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
Are you interested? Click the "APPLY" button below to submit your application.

Related Jobs

Ultimate Interview Pack with over 50 toughest interview questions
Online Courses - Apex Accounting School
Lets help you make a CV that wins interviews. Get a professional CV today!
CV
bottom of page