National Bank of Malawi plc
LEGAL MANAGER
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above post in the Legal Department at National Bank of Malawi plc, one of the leading banks in Malawi, tenable in Blantyre.
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Company Secretary/Legal Counsel.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of the successful candidate will, among others, include the following:
- Providing legal advice to the Bank.
- Representing the Bank in Subordinate Courts, High Court, and Supreme Court of Malawi including preparation of necessary documents.
- Drawing security documents and obtaining consent where necessary; as well as stamping and registering Bank security documents to adequately secure all financing.
- Enforcing security held to recover debts for/on behalf of the Bank.
- Conveyancing of real property for both the Bank and members of staff.
- Supervising Property Management, Deceased Estate Management, and Transfer Secretarial Services
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Interested applicants should:
- Be holders of a degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university with a valid license to practice law in the High Court and Supreme Court of Appeal.
- Have at least five years’ experience as a legal practitioner in a busy and reputable legal firm or company. Those with experience in a similar role from financial institutions will have an added advantage.
- Have experience in working with tight deadlines.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Attention to details
- Knowledge of laws in particular financial services laws, regulations and court procedures.
- Good analytical skills.
- High ethical standards, honest and results -oriented.
- Confident and decisive
- Pleasant personality
Applications together with detailed and updated curriculum vitae should be forwarded to the addressee below not later than 27th October 2024:
The Head of Human Capital
National Bank of Malawi plc
NBM Towers
P.O. Box 945
Blantyre
Or:
Only short-listed applicants will be acknowledged.