Legal Officer at ABUCOOP Microfinance Bank Limited

ABUCOOP Microfinance Bank Limited is a reputable Microfinance Bank situated in Abuja F.C.T which secured its final license from the Central Bank of Nigeria in the year 2009 as Microfinance Bank and commenced operations in April, 2010. We have built our resounding success on excellent service delivery in a uniquely customer-friendly environment through professional and dedicated staff, leveraging on world-class technology. Our continuous investment in information technology and our people sets us apart from others. In the last few years, we have attracted patronage from the Small & Medium Scale sub-sector of the economy, carved a niche as a supportive Bank for Retail businesses and empowered Micro businesses through distinctive services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Act as Liaison officer with Police, EFCC and other Law Enforcement Agencies.
• Drafting and review of allLegal Agreements which includes but not limited to Loan Agreements, Deed of Legal Mortgage, Deeds of Equitable Mortgage, Deeds of Assignment, Deed of Sale, Lease Agreements, Service Level Agreements(SLA), Cash Collection Agreements, and Asset Financing Agreements.
• Liasewith the recovery team to draft demand notice for defaulting customers and providing assistance where needed on the recovery of past due obligations.
• Draft and review of loan documentation.
• Ensuring legal compliance with loan documentation before disbursing.
• Liaising with external solicitors as regards the Banks' exposure; securities and collateral, among others as may be directed.
• Liaising with risk management of the Bank to ensure the protection of the Bank's assets.
• Conduct searches at the Corporate Affairs Commission, Lands' Registry, and 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.
• Assist the Company Secretary as regards secretarial services, prior to, during, and immediately after the Board of Directors meetings and ensure proper documentation for safe custody.

Qualifications

• LLB in Law and BL with a common law background and in-depth understanding of the Nigeria Legal system.

Requirements:

• At least 3 years of post-call experience not more than 5 years post-call in a similar position

Skills:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Good written and Verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Very good, clear and concise writing skills
• Highly composed and creative.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented and problem-solving skills.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send in their Resume/CV to: [email protected] and cc: [email protected] using "LEGAL OFFICER" as the subject of the mail.