District Legal Officer Under Jimma District Office – Dashen Bank S.C
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Dashen Bank S.C
WE ASPIRE TO BE BEST IN CLASS BANK IN AFRICA
Dashen is the most reputable brand in the domestic banking market; a reputation earned through consistent delivery of values and preeminence unmatched by its competitors and aspires to be "Best In Class Bank in Africa". The Bank also works in partnership with leading brands in the electronic payments industry
OUR PROFILE
Dashen Bank was founded in September 1995. Dashen Bank coined its name from the highest peak in Ethiopia, mount Dashen, and aspires to be the Best in Class Bank in Africa. Headquartered in Addis Ababa, the Bank is among the biggest private Banks in Ethiopia. It operates through a network of more than 450+ Branches, ten dedicated Forex Bureaus, 400+ ATMs, and 950 plus Point-of-Sale (POS) terminals spread across the length and breadth of the nation. It has established correspondent banking relationships with 462 banks covering 70 countries and 170 cities across the world.
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District Legal Officer Under Jimma District Office
Duty Station: Jimma
DB/ Vacancy- 0116/22
Job Summary
· The District Legal Officer is responsible for providing legal opinions, reviewing documents to assure its validity, reviewing contracts concluded by the Bank to make sure forms and substances are fulfilled. The job holder will also initiate legal actions and handle court cases as per the Bank’s policies and procedures and in close consultation with Legal Department.
Academic & Professional Qualification
· Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a reputable university.
· Additional certification in law, banking, finance or similar fields is an added advantage.
· Knowledge on local language is an added advantage.
Experience
· At least five (5)years’ post qualification experience.
Required Technical Competency
· Case management- ability to create appropriate litigation strategies, prioritize actions, ensure proper use of time and resources etc.
· Comprehensive understanding of litigation/dispute resolution with good knowledge in commercial law.
· Knowledge of and experience in alternative dispute resolution methods.
· Good understanding of internationally accepted best practices for effective contract management.
· Strong skills in drafting a variety of legal documents and communicating complex issues clearly and concisely.
· Ability to speedily grasp the essence, content and implications of the Bank’s constitutive documents in order to be able to provide advice on them.
Language Ability: –
· Ability to communicate in local languages is an added advantage.
As per the Bank`s attractive Salary Scale
