Manager, Legal Services

Duty Station:           Uganda – Tenure up to 3 yearsReporting to:           Head of Corporate Affairs

Job purpose:

The Manager, Legal Services will be responsible developing policies, managing legal risks and for providing advice on a wide range of legal issues relating to the functions, structures and activities of the EADB, including the Treaty and Charter of the EADB, the Headquarters Agreement, international conventions and treaties as well as negotiating and drafting agreements between the EADB and third parties.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise on constitutional and corporate legal matters arising from the interpretation and application of the Banks Charter; draft legal documents concerning membership and participation in the Bank, and the creation and administration of special funds;
• Develop, implement and interpret internal legislation;
• Provide legal advice and assistance; draft, vet and revise legal documentation relating to the structure and administration of the Bank and special funds, with other international organizations and with member and non-member states, including matters pertaining to the privileges, immunities and exemptions of the Bank and those vested on the Bank, its employees, experts and consultants;
• Provide legal support to the preparation, negotiation and finalization of legal instruments of cooperation between the Bank, bilateral and multilateral development partners;
• Manage and direct the Banks’ representation in litigation, arbitration, and other administrative or legal proceedings, including internal administrative reviews, appellate and judicial proceedings; and other matters in which the Bank is a party or may have an interest;
• Review and draft contracts, agreements and internal policies and ensure that they are in compliance with all statutory or legal requirements. Review and advise management on legal implications of internal policies and procedures.
• Provide legal services in connection with all administrative and human resources management matters, the acquisition of goods and services for the Bank including preparing, reviewing, concluding all contracts and other legal instruments and advising on all legal matters relating to administrative and personnel matters;
• Liaise with relevant departments to ensure that where legal risks have been identified, appropriate courses of action have been taken.
• Review progress of outstanding litigation and liaise with and manage external lawyers
• Continuously monitor compliance with statutory obligations and advise management accordingly. Prepare monthly and quarterly reports for the department
• Undertake research and provide recommendations to senior management of significant developments, emerging opportunities and challenges in areas of responsibility.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by Management.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (LLB) and Master’s degree in Law (LLM) from internationally recognized universities in common law jurisdictions. Applicants from non-common law backgrounds may submit evidence of formal training in common law or long experience in common law jurisdictions;
• Admission and current membership of at least one Bar association;
• Qualification and experience in international public law and the law of international organizations is mandatory; Qualifications in foreign relations or international relations law will be an added advantage;
• Minimum of ten years’ experience in the financial sector and a minimum five years in a senior position in a busy law office or legal services department of a multinational financial institution;
• Must possess a track record of developing, interpreting and administering internal legislation, treaties, negotiating host country agreements, managing appeals and disciplinary proceedings in an international context;
• Experience with a large bank or financial institution, development bank or multilateral organization is required;
• Professional qualifications in company secretarial work, governance would be an added advantage; and,
• Must possess advanced computer skills.

Other Attributes

• Strong analytical skills
• Strategic, logical and conceptual thinking
• Highly organized with good planning skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Creative and strategic thinking
• Excellent communication abilities
• Advanced computer skills
• Highly motivated and demonstrated sound judgment
• High level of integrity and confidentiality

How To Apply:

If you are a national of one of the EADB member states and your career aspirations match these challenging and exciting roles, please submit your application by email, quoting the position on the subject of the email or cover letter.  The cover letter should specify your suitability for the position that you are applying for and the CV should highlight relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a day time phone contact, email address, and the names and telephone contacts of three professional referees.  Applications must be received by close of business Wednesday 21 May 2014 and should be addressed to:.

Adept Systems

MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS

P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100

Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Web: www.adeptsys.biz

Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 Previous applicants need not re-apply.  Note that our client reserves the right not to offer or make any appointments, or offer appointments to alternative positions where deemed appropriate.