Legal Counsel Job in Owerri at FINCA
The Foundation for International Community Assistance (FINCA
International) is a non-profit, microfinance organization, founded by
John Hatch in 1984. Sometimes referred to as the "World
Bank for the
Poor" and a "poverty vaccine for the planet", FINCA is the innovator of
the village banking methodology in microcredit and is widely regarded as
one of the pioneers of modern day microfinance. With its headquarters
in Washington, D.C., FINCA has 21 affiliated host-country institutions
(affiliates), in Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, Eastern Europe,
the Caucasus and Central Asia. Along with Grameen Bank and Accion
International, FINCA is considered to be one of the most influential
microfinance organizations in the world.
Job Title: In-House Legal Counsel (ILC)
FINCA
is recruiting for a highly-motivated and hands-on In-House Legal
Counsel who thrives in dynamic environments to be part of the pioneer
team for FINCA’s regulated microfinance bank start-up in Owerri,
Nigeria. 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.
Essential 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
- 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
- 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
Kindly Note: For consideration of your application, CVs must be in Word or PDF format and a maximum of 5 pages.
Kindly Note:For consideration of your application,
CVs must be in Word or PDF format and a maximum of 2 pages. The
candidate will bear any cost for travel and accommodation if called for
testing or interviews. Any relocation cost will be borne by the new
hire.
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