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

• Be between 30 and 40 years old
• 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 [email protected] no later than Friday, November 18, 2022. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

 Done at Kigali on November 10^th, 2022.

MUYANGO Raïssa

Director General