United Bank for Africa (UBA Cameroon) is recruiting 02 Legal Officer for its activities.
- Job Title: Legal Officer
- Department: Legal and Company Secretariat
- Reporting Line: Country Head, Legal and Company Secretariat
- Location: Douala
- Number of Positions: 02
Job Purpose:
The Legal Officer will be responsible for efficiently handling all complaints received within the unit. This role involves monitoring ongoing litigation, overseeing the legal watch on all related files, and ensuring the legal security of contracts and guarantees on behalf of the bank. Key objectives include:
- Processing and managing all complaints.
- Conducting legal monitoring over litigation, collection, and other judicial matters.
- Reviewing contracts and managing the formalization of guarantees.
Key Accountabilities:
- Process Legal Documents: Handle seizures and Notices to ATD (Avis à Tiers Détenteur), including documentation from judicial authorities and police requisitions.
- File Management: Maintain and organize all unit files to ensure easy access and retrieval.
- Legal Advisory: Provide legal guidance to colleagues on various requests.
- Litigation Management: Assist in managing litigation files involving the bank.
- Guarantee Execution: Oversee the execution of bank guarantees.
- Liaison Activities: Collaborate with law firms and institutions for claim collections and litigation matters.
- Statistics Preparation: Compile annual statistics on the bank’s collection portfolio.
- Legal Liquidation Management: Oversee end-to-end management of legal liquidation files (estates and others).
- Dashboard Updates: Regularly update the dashboard for pre-litigation and litigation files.
- Interdepartmental Collaboration: Maintain constant communication with other bank departments.
- Reporting Responsibilities: Prepare reports for regulatory bodies.
- Additional Tasks: Undertake other responsibilities as assigned by the Head of the Legal Unit or Executive Management.
Qualifications Required:
- Educational Background: Minimum of Bac + 3 in Private Law or Business Law.
Language Proficiency:
- Proficiency in both French and English is essential.
- Being bilingual is a significant advantage.
Experience Required:
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in a banking institution or law firm.
- In-depth knowledge of banking regulations and OHADA Law (securities, recovery, and commercial law).
Key Competencies:
Knowledge:
- Innovation and Creativity
- Collaboration
- Ability to perform under high pressure.
- Strong prioritization skills.
- Familiarity with regulatory standards in the economic, financial, and banking environments.
Skills:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and French.
- Proficient drafting and writing abilities.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Capacity to handle sensitive and confidential matters responsibly.
- Effective interpersonal communication at all organizational levels.
- Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.
- A committed team player.
- Proficient in IT.
Application Submission:
Interested candidates should submit their resume and a motivation letter to hcmrecruitcameroon@ubagroup.com, with the subject line “LEGAL OFFICER” by October 30, 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
UBA Cameroon promotes meritocracy and inclusivity, ensuring that recruitment, training, career development, and promotion are based solely on qualifications without discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, gender, marital status, disability, religion, belief, or age.
If you do not receive a response within one month of this publication, please consider your application unsuccessful for this occasion.
