Legal Assistant / Assistant des Affaires Juridiques – Kumba
UNION BANK OF CAMEROON PLC
Kumba, Southwest (Sud-Ouest)., Cameroon
·16 Feb. 2024
·Non spécifié
·Droit - Justice
·Secrétaire-assistant(e) juridique
Description
WE HIRING
- Reporting Line : Head, Legal Affairs and Litigation
- Number Of Position: 1
- Job Grade: To be determined based onbackground experience
- Type Of Contract: Permanent Contract
- Location Kumba - Cameroon
Job Purpose : The incumbent is required to perform professional legal work in the Department under thedirect supervision of a Head Legal Affairs and Litigation. Duties mclude appearing in court, providing legaladvice and opinions and drafting legal documents on the matters involving the Bank. Depending onassignment, the incumbent may be required to perform some or the full range of the duties of the position.
We are currently looking for à Legal Assistantproviding legal advice and opinions anddrafting legal documents on the mattersinvolving the Bank.
Missions / Responsabilités / Activités
Key Responsibilities And Duties include
- Representing the bank in court ;
- Performing duties assigned by the head of the legal department in reviewing, and forwarding of claims to assigned lawyers and follow up for court action ;
- Investigating matters of fraud and monitoring the progress of such procedures ;
- Collaborating with the operations staff to execute orders in relation to the attachment of accounts ;
- Collaborating with the Head of the Legal Department, branch’s lawyers, operation staff and BM to set up a defense for pending suits against the bank, and also plan suits initiated by the bank ;
- Confirming the authenticity of bank documents such as bank guarantees ;
- Providng legal advice and ensuring compliance with the banks policies vis-à-vis the opening of accounts, closure and management at the branch level ;
- Preparing reports and drafting legal documents such as protocol agreements between the branch and her customers for appraisal by the Head of the Legal Department ;
- Ensuring regular and timely correspondence with customer complains ;
- Performing duties assigned by the head of legal in setting recovery targets and organizing recovery system to meet tight deadlines ;
- Monitoring customer account details, identifying and investigating non-payment of debt ;
- Liaising with assigned baïliffs to attach and sell debtors property for the purpose of recovery ;
- Maintain an up-to-date system of debtor files ;
- Ensure regular recovery call visits ;
- Performing other duties assigned by the Branch Manager such issuing bank guarantees, attestations and maintaining an up-to-date filing system ;
- Reviewing and facilitating of succession documents ;
- Response to all legal (letters), related to the bank: accounts/customer complaints ;
- Advice on all tax related documents ;
- Advice on all company and corporate accounts for creation ;
- Visiting prospective clients and signing location report/plan ;
- Representing bank in other capacities ;
- Marketing for deposits/Call visits ;
- Follow-up the dormant/doubtful accounts ;
- Other related functions assigned by the superior; especially in the operation desk : to be well equipped in knowledge on operational risks (commonly arising in litigation)
Compétences / Exigences / Qualités
Required Academic Qualifications
- University Degree or equivalent qualification in Business Law, or related Field ;
- Good knowledge of Corporate Governance and legal requirements needed to formalize collaterals from customer ;
- Knowledge of the Laws of Cameroon ;
- Knowledge of legal principles, practices and procedures ;
- Knowledge of legal research methods and techniques ;
- Knowledge of the court procedures and practices and of rules of evidence ;
- Knowledge of the laws and regulations related to the Bank sector ;
- Some knowledge of legal drafting principles and methods ;
- Work Experience
- Minimum of three (03) years experience in banking sector with sound reporting skills ;
- Responsible Attitude ;
- Good analytical and communication skills ;
- Abilty to use the internet for research purposes ;
- Abiity to present and explain statements of fact and the law,and to argue clearly and logically both orally and in writing ;
- Abiity to maintan confidentiality ;
- Abilty to establish work in team and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees ;
- Good knowledge of French and English is an added advantage ;
- Good experience in Law firm is also an added advantage
Profil du candidat
» Niveau d'expérience: Expérimenté
» Années d'expérience: Entre 3 ans et 5 ans
» Années d'expérience: Entre 3 ans et 5 ans
Documents de candidature
» Motivation Letter
» Curriculum Vitae
» Curriculum Vitae
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