Legal Officer, Registration and Securities Job at Housing Finance Bank

Job Description

To provide legal services that secure the Bank’s legal interest in respect of credit facilities/transactions, related collateral and facilitate effective management of the Bank securities’ portfolio in line with relevant laws, policies, procedures and processes to achieve a robust asset quality. Key Result Areas • Conduct legal due diligence on proposed Credit facilities and provide opinions on securing the Bank’s position in the transactions. • Prepare and review Legal documentation for all function operations that protects and solidly positions the Bank including obtaining endorsements in line with the Bank’s • Lodge appropriate documents to facilitate perfection of securities and ensure that all the Bank’s Securities are duly perfected by external parties. • Address all queries regarding he perfection of the Bank’s securities and maintain a record of relevant records of correspondences/files and ensure safe custody thereof. • Conduct due diligence on all Collateral for on boarding (prior to take on) and release of the Securities including preparation instruments in discharge of the Bank’s obligations. • Accurately maintain, track and update the Bank’s information database for Registration and Securities Function including all Registers. • Conduct and participate in audit, verification and reconciliation exercises of the setion to achieve a secured portfolio. • Provide timely, sound and cost effective legal advisory services to support business growth. • Oversee, sanction and guide as first line the work of External Lawyers to achieve Section targets and purpose. • As part of business continuity for the department, be in position to perform all functions of the Section as may be guided by supervisor. • Make periodic reports to your supervisor on assignments and responsibilities in agreed format. • Perform any other duties that may be assigned by Management from time to time. Education & Training • Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) from recognised University (Commonwealth). • Post Graduate Diploma in legal practice from the Law Development Center or such other institution recognised in Uganda. • Other added advantage. Skills & Experience • Legal knowledge and experience – 3 years. • Advocate of the High Court of Uganda /Common wealth. • Sound Understanding of Laws and regulations relating to responsibilities and Industry. • Specific experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,PowerPoint, Teams). Business Behaviours • Confidentiality. • Integrity. • Excellent Customer Service. • Drafting and Research skills. • Effective Risk Management. • People and Team Orientation. • Communication and Presentation skills.

Job application procedure Interested candidates should hand deliver their applications with a recent CV, copies of all academic transcripts, certificates and testimonials, daytime telephone contact, postal and email address and three competent referees not later than Friday, 21st May 2021 by 5:00pm to: Chief Human Resources Officer Housing Finance Bank, Investment House, 4 Wampewo Avenue, Kololo