August 17, 2015

Job Opportunity at FINCA International

Job Opportunity at FINCA International

The Foundation for International Community Assistance-FINCA International is a non-profit, microfinance organization, founded by John Hatch in 1984. Sometimes referred to as the "World Bank for the Poor" and a "poverty vaccine for the planet", FINCA is the innovator of the village banking methodology in microcredit and is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern day microfinance.

Job Title: In-House Legal Counsel-ILC

Location 
Imo

Job Field
Law, Legal

Job Summary
FINCA is recruiting for a highly-motivated and hands-on In-House Legal Counsel who thrives in dynamic environments to be part of the pioneer team for FINCA’s regulated microfinance bank start-up in Owerri, Nigeria. The In-House Legal Counsel reports to the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for legal support to the operations of the affiliate, with special emphasis on the corporate, banking and corporate finance aspects. In coordination with FINCA’s Office of the General Counsel, the ILC will be responsible for reviewing and preparing contracts and other corporate and legal documents, analysing the tax consequences of the operations and transactions in which the affiliate participates, ensuring compliance with banking and micro finance applicable legislation and regulation, representing the affiliate before the regulator, competent courts and other authorities as well as ensuring compliance with labour and employment obligations.

Essential Duties
Complying with banking and micro finance regulation applicable to the activities and   operations of the subsidiary
Providing legal support with respect to other areas of the operations of the subsidiary
Representing the subsidiary before courts and administrative Agencies
Implementing and supporting good corporate governance, anticipating and mitigating legal Risk
Providing legal assistance to the corporate finance operations and transactions of the subsidiary

Qualifications and Experience
LLB,  Authorized for Practice of Law in Nigeria
Minimum of  5 years of experience in a similar position
Experience in financial/banking sector will be an added advantage
Fluency in English required, Igbo or other local language skills strongly desirable.

Candidate Profile
Experience in Litigation and Labor Law Preferred, Experience in Corporate Law, Experience in Banking Environment, Strong interpersonal skills, Proactive and logical approach
Commitment to establishing a successful function within a growing organization
Willingness to relocate to Owerri, Nigeria
Enterprising and self-driven personality with the ability to adapt and acquire new skills
Highly attentive to detail with excellent organizational and documentation skills
Results-oriented, with the ability to drive projects from inception to execution stages
Excellent leadership and communication skills
Strong fit to FINCA’s desired corporate culture and values, and is committed to furthering FINCA’s mission and vision.  In particular, must demonstrate a commitment to transparency and integrity
Understands the needs of a start-up, with willingness and ability to perform duties beyond the scope of work

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