Finance Attorney Job at Pecantrust Microfinance Bank

PecanTrust Microfinance Bank Limited "the Bank" is a financial licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria. We offer a wide range of financial services to a diversified client base that includes low-end entrepreneurs, the under Bank, high net-worth individuals among others.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Finance Attorney

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Roles and Responsibilities

• Review and sign off on all loan agreement & documents
• Continuous review of all company documents and policies.
• Engagement with external lawyers on customer-related matters etc
• Coordinate all court cases with the external lawyers
• Interpretation and laws, regulations guiding the bank.
• Customer and client communication on loan default etc
• Review of all counterparty agreements etc.
• Conduct research and analysis of legal problems.
• Prepare and file legal documents, such as lawsuits, appeals, contracts, and deeds.
• Advise the board on legal issues relating to the bank.

Educational and Professional Requirements

• B.Sc in Law
• Proven background of co-operate & finance law
• Proven comparable law firm experience
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Administrative and managerial skills
• Analytical ability and strong attention to details
• Current license to practice law
• Experience in corporate policy documentation