FINCA Microfinance Bank Recruits In-House Legal Counsel (ILC)

FINCA International is one of the world's leading microfinance institutions with over 25 years of experience across 22 subsidiaries in Africa, Eurasia, Latin America and MESA (Middle Eastand South Asia). FINCA's mission is to provide financial services to the world's lowest-income entrepreneurs so they can create jobs, build assets, and improve their standard of living. Currently, FINCA's operations reach over 1 million borrowers globally.

FINCA is seeking motivated and capable individuals to be part of FINCA's microfinance bank start-up in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. The following position is now open to applicants:

Job Position: In-House Legal Counsel (ILC)

Location: Owerri, Imo

Job Description

• The In-House Legal Counsel reports to the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for legal support to the operations of the affiliate, with special emphasis on the corporate, banking and corporate finance aspects.
• In coordination with FINCA's Office of the General Counsel, the ILC will be responsible for reviewing and preparing contracts and other corporate and legal documents, analyzing the tax consequences of the operations and transactions in which the affiliate participates, ensuring compliance with banking and microfinance applicable legislation and regulation, representing the affiliate before the regulator, competent courts and other authorities as well as ensuring compliance with labor and employment obligations.

Duties

• Complying with banking and microfinance regulation applicable to the activities and operations of the subsidiary (20%).
• Providing legal support with respect to other areas of the operations of the subsidiary (25%).
• Representing the subsidiary before courts and administrative Agencies (15%).
• Implementing and supporting good corporate governance, anticipating and mitigating legal Risk (20%).
• Providing legal assistance to the corporate finance operations and transactions of the subsidiary (20%).

Qualifications and Experience

• LLB, Authorized for Practice of Law in Nigeria.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar position.
• Experience in financial/banking sector will be an added advantage.
• Fluency in English required, Igbo or other local language skills strongly desirable.

Candidate Profile:

• Experience in Litigation and Labor Law Preferred, Experience in Corporate Law, Experience in Banking Environment, Strong interpersonal skills, Proactive and logical approach.
• Commitment to establishing a successful function within a growing organization.
• Willingness to relocate to Owerri, Nigeria.
• Enterprising and self-driven personality with the ability to adapt and acquire new skills.
• Highly attentive to detail with excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Results-oriented, with the ability to drive projects from inception to execution stages.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong fit to FINCA's desired corporate culture and values, and is committed to furthering FINCA's mission and vision. In particular, must demonstrate a commitment to transparency and integrity.
• Understands the needs of a start-up, with willingness and ability to perform duties beyond the scope of work.

Application Closing Date
24th September, 2013

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online