About Fina Trust Microfinance Bank
Fina Trust Microfinance Bank is one of Nigeria’s foremost Microfinance Bank. Its final license was secured from the Central Bank of Nigeria in September 2009 as Microfinance Bank and commenced operations in October 2009. At Fina Trust Microfinance Bank, we have built our resounding success on excellent service delivery in a uniquely customer-friendly environment through professional staff, leveraging on world-class technology. Our continuous investment in information technology and our people sets us apart from others. In the last few years, we have attracted patronage from the Small & Medium Scale subsector of the economy, carved a niche as a supportive Bank for Retail businesses and empowered Micro businesses through distinctive services.
Job Title: Legal Officer
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Responsibilities
- Act as liaison officer with Police, EFCC and other Law Enforcement Agencies.
- Drafting and review of all legal agreements which includes but not limited to Loan Agreements, Deed of Legal Mortgage, Deeds of Equitable Mortgage, Deeds of Assignment, Deed of Sale, Tenancy Agreements, Lease Agreements, Service Level Agreements, Cash Collection Agreements, and Asset Financing Agreements.
- Liaison with the recovery department and providing assistance where needed on the recovery of past due obligations.
- Draft and review of loan documentation.
- Ensuring legal compliance with loan documentation before disbursing.
- Liaising with external solicitors as regards the Banks’ exposure; securities and collateral.
- Liaising with risk management of the Bank to ensure the protection of the bank’s assets.
- Conduct searches at the Corporate Affairs Commission, Lands’ Registry, Probates Registry, as the case may be.
- Ensure the proper custody of the Banks’ seal and legal agreements.
- Verification and sign-off on all legal documents.
- Liaison with the recovery department and providing assistance where needed on the recovery of past due obligations.
- Assist with Company secretarial services where and if required
Qualifications & Requirements
- LLB in Law and BL with a common law background.
- At least 3 years of post-call experience in a similar position
- Not more than 5 years post-call.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Good written and Verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Very good, clear and concise writing skills
- Highly structured and creative
- Self-motivated, results-oriented and problem solver.
Application Closing Date
15th September, 2024.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send in their Resumes/ CVs to: hr@finatrustmfbank.com copy: fmaidugu@finatrustmfbank.com using ‘LEGAL OFFICER’ as the subject of mail.