LEGAL MANAGER at COPEDU PLC (Deadline: 10 December, 2023)

Date: December 04, 2023

LEGAL MANAGER at COPEDU PLC (Deadline: 10 December, 2023)

COPEDU PLC is a microfinance institution that provides financial services such as credits and savings to its customers. COPEDU LTD was registered as a Microfinance Company in Rwanda Development Board (RDB) on February 21, 2013, with a certificate to perform microfinance services by the Central Bank of Rwanda (BNR) on 13th/03/2014.
On 25th/01/2019, COPEDU LTD changed its name to COPEDU PLC following the provisions of Law N ° 17/2018 of 13/04/2018 governing commercial companies. This means that COPEDU PLC is a Public Limited Company that can call on the public for investments as shares.

NOTICE OF RECRUITMENT

COPEDU PLC, is a trading company engaged in savings and credits. It was registered as a trading company in the Development Bank (RDB) on February 21, 2013 and licensed by the Central Bank of Rwanda (BNR) on 13/03/2014 to operates as a microfinance institution in Rwanda.

COPEDU PLC invites interested candidates to apply for the position of Legal Manager.

General Description

The Legal manager solves and prevents potential legal problems facing COPEDU Plc. He/She verifies that COPEDU Plc complies with the law in everything it undertakes (e.g. contracts, routine and complex operations, personnel management, etc.). In addition, He/She delivers legal services to clients (e.g. certificate of non-debt, etc.) and ensures that the interests of clients and COPEDU Plc are respected.

Task Descriptions

Proceed to the entry of shares;
Review and draft contracts;
Prepare court files;
Manage litigation and dispute resolution;
Resolve and prevent potential legal issues facing COPEDU Plc;
Act as the Custodian of the legal documents such as agreements, and other documents of the bank, to ensure their safe custody;
Prepare legal opinions;
Ensure a regulatory watch, to anticipate the impact of a change in the legislation applicable to the law of COPEDU Plc. and that of customers;
Advise COPEDU Plc staff and ensure compliance with internal procedures and various regulations;
Interpreting laws, regulations, and policies to advise the institution about how these apply to their situation.

Requirements

A0 in Law
At least 4 years’ experience in banking or microfinance, legal advisory, litigation, compliance and regulatory
Strong Technical Skills in Compliance/Legislation, contract management, negotiation
Synthesis, analysis and drafting skills
Having computer skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Initiative, autonomy, and a rigorous sense of organization
Ability to work under pressure.

Applications including a letter of application for employment accompanied by the detailed Curriculum Vitae including three names of the reference persons and a copy of the Degree; must be sent to the following email address hr-recruitment@copeduplc.rw no later than Sunday, 10 December, 2023. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Done at Kigali on November 30^th, 2023.

MUYANGO Raïssa

Director General

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