District Legal Officer

• District Legal Officer for Dessie District Office
• DB/ Vacancy- 007/21

Job Summery

The District Legal Officer is responsible for providing legal opinions, reviewing documents to assure its validity, reviewing contracts concluded by the Bank to make sure forms and substances are fulfilled. The job holder will also initiate legal actions and handle court cases as per the Bank`s policies and procedures and in close consultation with Legal Department.

Job Requirements

Academic & Professional Qualification

• Bachelor`s Degree in Law from a reputable university.
• Additional certification in law, banking, finance or similar fields is an added advantage.
• Knowledge on local language is an added advantage.

Experience

• At least five (5)years` post qualification experience.

Required Technical Competency

• Case management- ability to create appropriate litigation strategies, prioritize actions, ensure proper use of time and resources etc.
• Comprehensive understanding of litigation/dispute resolution with good knowledge in commercial law.
• Knowledge of and experience in alternative dispute resolution methods.
• Good understanding of internationally accepted best practices for effective contract management.
• Strong skills in drafting a variety of legal documents and communicating complex issues clearly and concisely.
• Ability to speedily grasp the essence, content and implications of the Bank`s constitutive documents in order to be able to provide advice on them.

How to Apply

1. Interested and qualified applicants should apply through https://bit.ly/3SXBgXR
2. Applicants should fill all the details on the vacancy application form and make sure you submit after completing all the questions.
3. Finally, please scan and attach all relevant credentials stated on the application form /CV in PDF format (*mandatory) via (https://ahaduvacancy.com).

• Applicants who do not have abyssiniajobs account need to register using personal email account,
• CV‘s shall not be more than 3 pages and saved in PDF format (mandatory).