Legal Officer at Finatrust MicroFinance Bank

Fina Trust Microfinance Bank, a member of LOLC Group with corporate Head Office in Colombo - Sri Lanka, is one of Nigeria’s foremost Microfinance Banks. Its operating license was secured from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in September 2009 as a Microfinance Bank.Fina Trust Microfinance Bank has built a resounding success on excellent service delivery in a uniquely customer friendly environment through professional staff, leveraging on world-class technology. A continuous investment in information technology and in people sets the bank apart from others.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reporting to: Head of Legal

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison officer with Police, EFCC and other Law Enforcement Agencies.
• Drafting and review of all legal agreements which includes but not limited to Loan Agreements, Deed of Legal Mortgage, Deed of Equitable Mortgage, Deed of Assignment, Deed of Sale, Tenancy Agreement, Lease Agreement, Service Level Agreement, Cash Collection Agreement, and Asset Financing Agreements.
• Liaison with recovery department and providing assistance where needed on the recovery of past due obligations.
• Draft and review of loan documentations.
• Ensuring legal compliance with loan documentations before disbursing.
• Liaising with external solicitors as regards the Banks' exposure; securities and collateral.
• Liaising with risk management of the Bank to ensure protection of the Banks' assets.
• Conduct searches at the Corporate Affairs Commission, Lands' Registry, 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.
• Liaison with recovery department and providing assistance where needed on the recovery of past due obligations.
• Assist with Company secretarial services where and if required

Qualifications & Requirements

• LLB in Law and BL with common law background.
• At least 3 years post call experience in similar position
• Not more than 5 years post call.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Good written and Verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Very good, clear and concise writing skills
• Highly structured and creative
• Self-motivated, results oriented and problem solver.

Application Closing Date
27th March, 2023.