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Legal Officer |
Development Bank Of Zambia |
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Posted 2018-04-19 04:41:34
The Development Bank of Zambia is a development finance
intuition that influences the environment for access to finance for development
by offering innovative tailor made financing solutions, advisory services and
technical support to viable local enterprises.
Legal Officer
The Bank is looking for suitably qualified person to apply
for the following position:
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for providing legal Services to the bank and
Management
To help improve the effectiveness of risk management control
and governance processes.
Main Duties and
Responsibilities
. Drafting and reviewing legal documentation, Including term
sheets, loan agreements, inter-creditor agreements, security documentation,
assignment agreements, security documentation,
assignment agreements, shareholder agreements subscription agreements,
as well as other documentation depending on the nature of the project and the
type of financing
. Attending to the verification of any assets pledged as
security to the Bank and ensuring that security is perfected diligently and on
time
. Undertaking litigation
on behalf of the Bank including drafting of pleadings and making court
attendances in order to ensure that the interests of the Bank are protected
. Maintaining and updating records in relation to security
documents and litigation matters
. Providing legal advisory services and generally dealing
with day to day legal matters related to security and litigation
. Providing legal support for the implantation and
monitoring of projects after signing and disbursements, including advising on
waiver requests, approval requests and project work outs
. Ensuring legal compliance with Development Bank of Zambia
policies and relevant Statutory and regulatory and Regulatory requirements for
a Development finance institution.
. Advising the Bank on new case law, amendments and
enactments of the law as it affects the Bank and its operations
. Undertaking such other assignments as required in the furtherance
of the Department’s mandate and performing any other duties as may be required
by the Supervisor from time to time
Education, Experience
and Qualification
. Grade twelve certificate five “O†levels including
Mathematics and English
. Bachelors of laws Degree (LLB)
. A holder of a valid practicing certificate and an Advocate
of the High Court for Zambia
. Must possess not less than 5 years’ experience in a
similar position in a reputable law firm, private, public or statutory
institution
. Knowledge of Labour Laws and Regulations that affect the
operations of a financial and statutory Institution in Zambia
. Experience in Banking and Financial sector and or a Master
of Laws Degree (LLM) will be a definite advantage
Head Human Resource procurement and Administration
Development Bank of Zambia
P. O BOX 33955
Lusaka
NB: Applications
should be received not later 27th April, 2018