LEGAL OFFICER JOB AT Ecobank Zambia Limited

Are you interested in joining a World Class pan-African Bank that is currently changing the financial services landscape in Africa and beyond?

Do you have the desire to contribute your knowledge and experience in a customer focused, solutions driven and change-oriented organization?

The Ecobank Group with presence in 36 African Countries is the number one Regional banking institution in Africa engaged in Retail and Corporate banking and provides a world class multi-cultural and multilingual high performing environment that allows people to excel and reach their potential.

Ecobank Zambia Limited has exciting opportunities for qualified and motivated Professionals to join in the following positions:

LEGAL OFFICER

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1.  Drafting of various agreements and security documents
2.  Reviewing of various agreements and security documents and proffering professional opinion thereon
3. Ensure compliance with covenants in various Agreements, Arrangements, Standard and Non –Standard Banking and Financial Services documents
4. Liaise with External Agencies for approvals, consents and requisite registration
5. Prosecute Court cases or hold watching briefs in Court
6. Advise on legal issues
7. Assist with Company Secretarial assignments

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

1. Bachelor of Law Degree LLB
2. At least 3 – 5 years’ experience in Legal/Company Secretarial function of a large and dynamic         multi-national organization
3. High levels of initiative, energy & drive, strong planning & organizing skills, attention to detail, ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines, excellent communication & interpersonal skills, ability to maintain confidentiality, ability to interact with and present ideas to Senior Management & other levels in a confident manner and capability of working in a diverse & dynamic environment.

If you meet the requirements above and would like to be part of our vibrant and result oriented team, then send your application with detailed Curriculum Vitae including copies of your academic qualifications to either:

JHRZambia@ecobank.com

or

Country Head Human Resource
Ecobank Zambia Limited
P.O. Box 30705
Lusaka

Envelopes must be clearly marked with the role that you are applying for, please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted. The closing date for receiving applications is 29th July 2016.